PTI has once again called for a protest. This raises some important questions: Firstly, is it appropriate to constantly keep party workers engaged in a mentality of protest, urging them to take to the streets to confront the government’s administrative power? Can this behavior truly be considered a political trend? Workers are valuable assets in any society. While protests are undeniably a part of political life, is it wise to keep them perpetually involved in protest politics?
Yes, protest is a tool used by political parties, but it is not their only tool. The political wisdom of a party plays a crucial role in achieving success.
However, in the case of the PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf), we have seen nothing but protest as its primary strategy.
The truth is that the PTI has fallen into a deep pit today, and one of the main reasons for this is its excessive reliance on protest politics.
Ironically, to escape from this pit, the PTI resorts to the same approach of protesting.
Bringing supporters to the streets is often seen as the last stage in political action to achieve objectives. This is the end, or Z. Before reaching that point, however, there are steps A, B, and C that should be taken. The PTI seems to start at Z, with nothing beyond it.
While there may be many doubts surrounding the PTI, it’s important to understand that politics has never been a smooth journey. There are many challenges, and protests are only one way to address them. However, the path to resolving these issues requires political insight. It is unrealistic to expect that someone can ignore the complexities of politics and believe that simply protesting will serve the cause.
Political rivalries are a reality. If a party’s narrative positions everyone outside of their ranks as corrupt and untrustworthy, while claiming that only their own members or allies are honest, then any move made by them is seen as a masterstroke, while any action taken by others is deemed unacceptable. This mindset can allow many fighters to take extreme measures, but it ultimately hinders the possibility of genuine political discourse.
Workers are living entities. If the leadership fails to meet the demands of the political landscape and cannot devise a viable strategy, how long can workers continue to confront the police in the streets? No matter how sincere they are, there will inevitably come a time when they grow weary. When that fatigue sets in, what will the leadership do? Political workers may very well begin to wonder why they are left to face danger while the children of the leadership remain safe and sheltered. This situation reflects the recent differences within the party as well.
The victim card is a tool used by every politician, but it shouldn’t be the only weapon in politics. Ouster of Imran Khan from the government is not a new phenomenon; other governments have faced similar challenges before. However, Khan’s government was sent home through a vote of no confidence. Unlike previous governments, which faced dismissals through more pathetic means, Imran Khan’s departure wasn’t due to martial law or a court decision—it was driven by a no-confidence move.
. Politics is about possibilities, and that world is always bustling with options. Resigning from the National Assembly to lead protests was a misstep. Additionally, transforming the protest into a continuous and all-encompassing movement was also a mistake. The complex political situation can only be resolved through political means, not by redirecting the economy into a standstill. The peak of this protest-driven approach came on May 9, and the consequences are there.
If there is any decision-making body left within the PTI, it should reflect on what has been accomplished through this risky venture.
