HYDERABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has warned the federal government to immediately halt its controversial canals project, threatening to withdraw support if the plan proceeds. Addressing a rally in Hyderabad on Thursday, Bilawal accused the government of ignoring Sindh’s concerns over water distribution, calling it a threat to national unity.
“The issue of water distribution can endanger the federation. Islamabad’s leaders are blind and deaf to our demands,” he said, vowing not to back down. Bilawal criticized the PML-N-led government for policies he claims exploit farmers, stating, “Every PML-N project is against farmers—their blood is being sucked dry.”
He opposed federal plans to “settle” Tharparkar and Cholistan deserts through the canals project, urging Islamabad to use technology instead of diverting Sindh’s resources. “We will not compromise on Sindh’s rights,” he declared.
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Bilawal also celebrated the PPP’s recent by-election victory in Umerkot, calling it a public rejection of the canals project. “Even with 17 parties, PTI, and PML-N united against us, Sindh stood with PPP,” he said.
The PPP chairman announced a major protest rally in Sukkur on April 25 to “save the federation, farmers, and Sindh.” He reiterated willingness to collaborate on agricultural reforms if the project is scrapped.
