{"id":20686,"date":"2023-12-09T18:15:48","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T13:15:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/?p=20686"},"modified":"2023-12-09T18:15:48","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T13:15:48","slug":"bilawal-bhutto-zardari-challenges-nawaz-sharifs-bid-for-fourth-term-alleges-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/pakistan\/bilawal-bhutto-zardari-challenges-nawaz-sharifs-bid-for-fourth-term-alleges-selection\/","title":{"rendered":"Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari challenges Nawaz Sharif&#8217;s bid for fourth term, alleges &#8216;Selection&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Referring to Imran &amp; Nawaz simultaneously, Bilawal asserted that the country cannot afford a &#8216;player&#8217; or a fourth-timer amid economic turmoil.<\/h3>\n<p>As the political landscape heats up ahead of the February 8 general elections, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BBhuttoZardari\">Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari<\/a> launched a scathing critique against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif. Accusing the three-time former prime minister of seeking a fourth term via &#8216;selection,&#8217; Bilawal addressed a political gathering in Lower Dir.<\/p>\n<p>In his remarks, Bilawal questioned Nawaz Sharif&#8217;s legitimacy, stating, &#8220;Mian sahib, you have come [to power] three times via &#8216;selection.&#8217; At least be &#8216;elected&#8217; for your fourth tenure [as prime minister this time].&#8221; The PPP leader&#8217;s comments reflect the escalating verbal showdown between the PPP and PML-N, former allies, over allegations of special treatment and an uneven playing field.<\/p>\n<p>Bilawal emphasized the importance of politics that respects the sanctity of the vote and warned that neither the public nor he would accept Nawaz Sharif as the country&#8217;s premier if he comes to power through &#8216;selection.&#8217; He pledged resistance against any &#8216;selected&#8217; ruler.<\/p>\n<p>Criticizing Nawaz&#8217;s attempt at a fourth term, Bilawal questioned the significance of a person who has failed three times seeking power once more. He accused Nawaz Sharif of engaging in &#8216;revenge politics&#8217; during previous tenures and highlighted the PML-N supremo&#8217;s complaints and legal troubles after his ousters.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/pakistan\/ppp-welcomes-nawaz-sharifs-return-to-pakistan-bilawal-bhutto.html\">PPP welcomes Nawaz Sharif&amp;#8217;s return to Pakistan: Bilawal Bhutto<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Referring to Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif simultaneously, Bilawal asserted that the country cannot afford a &#8216;player&#8217; or a fourth-timer amid economic turmoil. Stressing the need for &#8216;new politics,&#8217; he warned that Nawaz would revert to old ways if elected for the fourth time.<\/p>\n<p>Bilawal continued his criticism of Imran Khan, citing a principle difference with the PTI founder related to coming to power through &#8216;selection&#8217; and relying on an umpire&#8217;s finger for politics. The exchange underscores the intensifying political competition as parties gear up for the upcoming elections.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Referring to Imran &amp; Nawaz simultaneously, Bilawal asserted that the country cannot afford a &#8216;player&#8217; or a fourth-timer amid economic turmoil. As the political landscape heats up ahead of the February 8 general elections, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari launched a scathing critique against Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif. 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