Balochistan National Party (BNP-M) leader Sardar Akhtar Mengal on Tuesday resigned as the National Assembly member over the on going situation in the province, declaring his no confidence in the state, the president and the prime minister.
“I announce my resignation from the Assembly today. I made this decision after witnessing the situation of Balochistan,” said Akhtar Mengal during the National Assembly session.
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He said the he could not do anything for the people of the province.
“People are not interested in the issues of Balochistan and everytime this issue is raised, we face a blackout,” he said. “This assembly does not listen to us, what’s the point of sitting here?”
While Speaking to media Mengal said that the decision is made by his conscience. He questioned where they would go when the roads to the Parliament are all blocked.
Mengal, who is the member of NA-256, said the prevailing situation in Balochistan has compelled him to take this step.
“Our province has consistently been marginalised and ignored by this House. Each day, we are pushed further to the wall, leaving us with no choice but to reconsider our roles. The lack of genuine representation in this assembly for the people of Balochistan have left voices like mine unable to bring meaningful change,” said the resignation letter.
Mengal said that their attempts to speak or protest are “met with hostility. Our people are either silenced, labelled as traitors, or worse, killed.”
“I find it impossible to continue in this capacity, as my presence here no longer serves any purpose for the people I represent,” he said.
The politician’s decision comes in the wake of the province’s worsening law and order situation.
