Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani. - File Photo

JARANWALA: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday appreciated the contribution, sacrifices and dedication of the workers of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) who never compromised and remained loyal to the party.

Addressing a public meeting here after inaugurating different development projects in the area, the prime minister said, “The workers of PPP never compromised and remained committed to the party and loyal to the leadership of the party.”

He said PPP was the only party which rendered sacrifices for the country and for democracy.

The prime minister said, “We will continue the politics of reconciliation which was introduced by Benazir Bhutto and after the completion of five years, the PPP will go before the masses on the basis of its performance.”

Gilani said Zulfikar Ali Bhutto did not compromise and sacrificed his life despite many offers from different countries because he wanted to remain alive in history.

He said whoever was supported by Bhutto, became member of the parliament because the party had the support of the masses.

The prime minister said the PPP raised the slogan of “Roti, Kapra and Makan” and ensured it to the people.

He said Benazir Bhutto came to Pakistan to launch a movement for the restoration of judiciary, ensure the rights of the people against the dictatorship.

He said former president Musharraf was forced to quit the office of Chief of Army Staff due to the wisdom of Benazir Bhutto who fought for the rights of people and did not care for her own life.

“We are here in the government due to the vision and thought of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto and with the support of the similar political forces,” said Gilani.

He said, “This chair of prime minister is due to the struggle of Benazir Bhutto and we will defend her ideologies, ideas and vision at all cost.”

He said there has been unprecedented progress during the present tenure of the PPP through out the country.

“Today every party is saying that they will bring change and defeat all others and even some are saying that they will get more wickets on one ball, but the people have not given them any chance,” said the prime minister.

“We were told that Benazir Bhutto will not come back, and offered incentives but we refused saying that we will not accept the rule which is without the support of the masses,” he said.

Gilani said PPP was the only party where leaders and workers sacrificed together.

The prime minister announced to complete the gas supply projects, roads construction, electricity provision projects with the cost of Rs 10 billion.

He also mentioned the projects inaugurated by him in the area that include gas supply, Benazir Park, new road with and provision of broadband facilities at the schools of Jaranawala.

The prime minister said the completion of under-construction roads in the area will bring revolution in the region.