The issue at hand is not that there is no one sincere like Imran, the problem is that the sincere politicians do not take the risks that are needed in order to purge the ranks, risks which Imran may take considering that he has no such allegiances, however will he get such an overwhelming mandate from the Pakistanis?
There are sincere and good people in PPP, PML, ANP and MQM ranks as well, it is not like all of them are corrupt to the core and do not have any qualities.
They are however not able to control their parties to serve the national cause more than the party cause.
To put it more bluntly, the parties are somewhat victim of dynasties which control them rather than democratic institutions in themselves.
However with PTI will this change?
A big question. Certainly it seems Imran will not bring his family to politics so on that aspect may not hijack the party, on the other hand the party does not have any dynamic leader who steals the spotlight and is given due merit in the public eye.
I like Imran's honesty but on the other hand his statements pertaining to TTP is something i cannot digest...this may change if he comes in power and has the visibility that is offered to the executive branch...however it seems that his views do not change readily and he has given too much benefit of doubt to militants.
The thing which has me worried more is who has Imran trained and nurtured as his lieutenant?
Where are the future leaders, the ones who will carry the party forward?
Do you see numerous dynamic leaders in his party who have won massive public rating in their extremely well articulated arguments and statements in mass media?
One thing which the readers have to take note is that Imran has it much more easy than the likes of Asghar Khan (a very capable and decent, honest man who was an outstanding leader) because he has started a party in a time when there is unprecedented free media coverage and any and everything you say and preach can be communicated via TV, radio and newspapers to millions of Pakistanis without much censure...he should use this to his advantage and show his leadership and organizational skills!
Following in the footsteps of the stooges like Qazi Hussain Ahmed and towing their line is not what the public expects of Imran, if he can compromise enough to ally himself with Jamaat Islami despite their shady history then what principles dictate him to not cooperate with PPP or PML which are much bigger parties and have played a much more positive role than JI in the past?
To me he is playing the wrong kind of politics and as a result this teething phase of TI has gone on far too long...
He should tread the middle ground and only then he can succeed...it is a very long road ahead for his party at current pace.
I wish Imran best of luck and i pray that he lends ear to what the educated masses want and not fall prey to the Islamist agenda which is nothing but a sham of some parties who want to use Islam as a tool to gain power, these parties have always supported the usurpers and the rape of our constitution so Imran should beware and detach himself from any such alliance which will hamstring his party permanently and inhibit its growth.
He should debate on Justice, Health and education so that he is not derailed and dragged down by the Mullah parties and isolated.
Yeah right Ejaz khan jazi PTI's candidate from NA-55 got 11000 votes when he was an independent candidate
