Gandapur reiterates loyalty to Imran Khan after ‘mysterious disappearance’

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur addressing session of KP Assembly, Peshawar, October 8, 2024. — Screengrab via Geo News
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur addressing session of KP Meeting, Peshawar, October 8, 2024. — Screengrab by way of Geo Information
  • Might Allah destroy those that are disloyal to PTI, Imran: KP CM.
  • Gandapur says stayed at KP Home for nearly 4 hours.
  • Urges employees to stay united and proceed battle. 

PESHAWAR: Following a robust backlash from buddies and foes alike over his ‘day-long mysterious disappearance’ through the latest PTI’s protest in Islamabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur voiced his loyalty to occasion founder Imran Khan and cursed the hypocrites.

“Might Allah destroy them and their households who’re disloyal to PTI, the occasion’s ideology and Imran Khan […] Don’t purchase their claims, they [the government] are afraid of your unity and keenness,” the chief govt mentioned whereas addressing the members of the provincial meeting.

Referring to his the criticism over his mysterious disappearance by the PTI members, he mentioned that he wouldn’t ask anybody, who in accordance with him made false claims, to tender an apology “as they’re my brothers”.

“I’m right here for individuals who have reservations […] However don’t turn into a part of the conspiracy because the hypocrites are tricking you,” Gandapur mentioned, urging the lawmakers and occasion employees to stay united and proceed the battle for the Structure, independence of judiciary, and the discharge of incarcerated Imran Khan.

The remarks got here as ambiguity nonetheless surrounds the KP CM’s “absence” following the Islamabad protest saga, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif insisting that the PTI chief was a swindler.

“I’ve been saying from day one which this man [Gandapur] was a swindler,” mentioned Asif, including that the Khan-founded occasion’s employees have been themselves criticising the CM on social media.

In the meantime, Adviser to the KP CM Barrister Mohammad Ali Saif categorically dominated out any deal between the provincial chief govt and establishments, sustaining that he was contained in the KP Home and by no means left the compound.

“Those that make offers are in energy courtesy of Type 47,” he mentioned whereas referring to the incumbent authorities which the PTI has time once more accused of coming to energy by way of rigging and election consequence manipulation within the February 8 polls.

Whereas clearing the air concerning the occasion’s stance relating to ties with the important thing state establishment, Gadapur cited Imran Khan and mentioned the deposed premier has already clarified that the PTI has neither an anti-army agenda nor a quarrel with the army.

Detailing how he evaded arrest and reached the KP meeting, Gandapur mentioned after reaching the federal capital, he went to the KP Home to debate the technique associated to the protest.

“Islamabad police and Rangers stormed the provincial authorities’s residence a number of occasions and tortured the occasion employees and even the policemen current there,” he claimed.

Moreover, he mentioned the deputy superintendent of police (DSP), who was the safety in control of KP Home, was mistreated.

The chief minister additional mentioned that they have been ready on the KP Home for directions by Imran Khan. “I stayed on the provincial home for nearly 4 hours and requested [party workers] to rearrange a automobile,” he mentioned, claiming that the regulation enforcers had destroyed all his convoy’s autos.

Gandapur mentioned that he hit the motorway via M-Tag, a replica of the receipt he says was obtainable with him. “Later, I reached the home of DPO [District Police Officer] Haripur and had breakfast,” he mentioned, including that then he arrived on the Chief Minister’s Home in Peshawar.

Gandapur’s whereabouts stay unknown for over 30 hours after PTI tried to stage a protest in Islamabad amid the imposition of Part 144 (which bars political actions and gatherings) within the twin cities to make sure safety.

The Imran Khan-founded occasion initiated a collection of protests for the independence of the judiciary and the discharge of its founder Imran, who has been incarcerated at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail for greater than a 12 months.