In a dramatic turn of events, the PTI’s core and political committees have opened a full-scale investigation into the controversial role of Bushra Bibi in the party’s decision-making process, raising serious questions about who ignored Imran Khan’s direct orders and led the ill-fated protest rally to D-Chowk. This rally, which ultimately resulted in the tragic deaths of party workers, has now become the subject of intense scrutiny within the party. Behind closed doors, heated debates are taking place as leaders demand accountability and call for a judicial commission to investigate the events that led to this devastating loss of life.
On Wednesday, both the core and political committees deliberated on Bushra Bibi’s involvement, questioning who overruled Imran Khan’s explicit instruction to hold a peaceful sit-in at Sangjani. Sources within the party suggest that during separate meetings, concerns were raised about the handling of the protest, with accusations flying over the decisions that led to the workers’ deaths. While the committees condemned the government for its alleged mishandling of the protest, the focus quickly turned to the party’s internal dynamics and the crucial question of who is responsible for disregarding the leader’s directive.
The meetings also revealed that, had the sit-in taken place at Sangjani as per Imran Khan’s orders, not only could lives have been spared, but the opportunity for formal negotiations between the PTI and the government could have been realized. Sources reveal that several senior PTI leaders had reservations about the November 24 protest date and even attempted to convince Imran Khan to call off the rally in light of a ruling from the Islamabad High Court. However, despite their efforts, these leaders were denied access to Imran Khan, who remains detained in Adiala Jail.
Compounding the situation, conflicting and unverified reports about the number of PTI workers who died during the protest have further fueled tensions. While some party members criticized the government for its role in the deaths, others insisted on the need for an internal inquiry to uncover who within the party made the fateful decision to march to D-Chowk. The role of Bushra Bibi, often seen as a close confidante of Imran Khan, is now under the microscope, with no one in the leadership coming forward to defend her actions. As the storm intensifies, a growing faction within PTI insists that political decisions should be left to party leaders, not non-political figures.
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