PPP introduced culture of micmicking, stigmatising opponents in politcs
Top political figures have been criticised for the culture of mimicking and stigmatising the rivals which was actually introduced by PPP.
Top political figures of Pakistan have been criticised for promoting the culture of mimicking and stigmatising the political figures which were introduced in national politics by the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP).
Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has been caught on multiple occasions while mimicking the political rivals including Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Asif Ali Zardari, Nawaz Sharif, Shehbaz Sharif and Maulana Fazlur Rehman.
The terms he usually used to target the political rivals included Showbaaz Sharif for Shehbaz Sharif, thieves for Asif Ali Zardari and Nawaz Sharif, Diesel for Maulana Fazlur Rehman besides criticising the Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for the slip of tongue in Urdu speeches.
Way back in 1970s, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto late had stigmatised his opponents in rallies, calling Mumtaz Daultana the head of PML mouse, Asghar Khan as Aalu [potato], Khan Qayyum Khan as Double-barrel Khan and Maulana Kausar Niazi as Mulla Whiskey until he joined his political party.
On the other hand, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leaders called Benazir Bhutto late ‘Peeli Taxi’ while Shehbaz Sharif threatened Asif Ali Zardari to be dragged on the road by him.
However, the culture of mimicry and stigmatising the political rivals could not be justified in any words.