No tolerance for ‘dissent’ over 26th amendments, says CM Gandapur

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, in a speech at the provincial assembly, made strong remarks against those who supported or aligned themselves with the 26th constitutional amendment in the parliament.
He described the amendment in the constitution as “unconstitutional”, claiming it was designed to benefit “elites”.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led government and party senior leadership would not tolerate those PTI MNAs and Senators who stood against their ideological stance and party decision over 26th amendments, regardless of whether they voted or not.
Gandapur criticized the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) led government’s attacks on the judiciary, stating that these actions were being carried out by a regime that lacks legitimate authority.
He promised that his party would reclaim its mandate through the people and would reject any amendments that undermine their cause.
CM-KP framed the current political situation in the country as an ideological battle, identifying those who have remained loyal to their principles versus those who have betrayed them for personal gain.
Gandapur expressed determination in holding such “traitors” accountable, whether they acted out of coercion or monetary incentives.
He questioned why those individuals didn’t resign if they were truly compelled to act against the party’s ideology on the matter of voting for the amendments in the parliament, stating that the nation and his party would ensure they are held responsible.
He reiterated that if the most senior judge is not appointed as Chief Justice, his government and party would again take a stand.
He issued a stern warning to national institutions, saying they are responsible for the situation in the country and should expect to be questioned for their decisions.
CM-KP argued that it was unsustainable for institutions to operate unchecked and silence dissent.
Regarding NAB, Gandapur accused the institution of pursuing political vendettas instead of its intended purpose.
He criticized NAB for wasting billions of public funds without achieving meaningful results and instead serving as a tool for political revenge.
In his concluding remarks, Gandapur blamed the country’s economic decline on flawed policies and illegal reforms, suggesting that Pakistan’s growing debt and failing sectors are direct consequences of these misguided decisions.