Former Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah has asserted that the situation at the time of the February 8 election was not good, adding that the role of the establishment has not and will not end anywhere in the world.
Speaking to the media in his hometown of Faisalabad on Wednesday after Eid prayers, the PML-N firebrand shed light on the current political situation in the country. Expressing concern, he remarked that the circumstances prevailing in the country right now were not conducive, emphasizing the need for addressing key issues.
Touching upon the February 8 election, Rana Sanaullah expressed dissatisfaction with the process, stating that the situation during the election was less than ideal. He also remarked on the role of the establishment, asserting that its significance remains constant in the world's political dynamics.
However, Rana Sana also said that the establishment of today is not the same as it was in 2010 or 2018. He commended the current leadership, praising their honesty, independence, and lack of vested interests.
Regarding recent political developments, the PML-N leader revealed that he had been involved in the party's post-election meetings, and acknowledged the presence of differing opinions within any political entity. But he stated that he was communicating his viewpoint to the party.
Moreover, Rana Sanaullah expressed determination to address the deficiencies within the country's judicial system. Reflecting on past political alliances, he mentioned Maulana Fazlur Rehman and MQM as previous partners, suggesting that if the Maulana had any grievances, they should be addressed.
In response to queries, he claimed that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Senator-elect Faisal Vawda, and former caretaker prime minister Anwarul Haq Kakar, Rana Sanaullah said they all belonged to the 'same family'. He added that Mohsin Naqvi could get any position he desired, as he had been held accountable enough.
Discussing the challenges of a coalition government, the former minister commented that it faced many constraints, adding that if the PML-N obtained a two-thirds majority, it would not have had to make tough decisions. He also affirmed his party's acceptance of the people's decision in the election and questioned that if the PML-N did not form the government, who would have?
