The emergence of a new Bhutto
Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, the son of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and President Zardari, made his first major public speech on Thursday, December 27, to vast crowds gathered in Garhi Khuda Baksh to mark the fifth anniversary of his mother’s assassination.
“Bhutto is an emotion, a love,” he said. “Every challenge is soaked in blood, but you will be the loser. How ever many Bhuttos you kill, more Bhuttos will emerge from every house.”
“There are two kinds of powers in this country: that which prefers the path of dictatorship, and then there is the power of the people…On one side we stand up as a wall against the terrorists, and then there are those who are even afraid to take their names,” said Bilawal in his speech.
Acting as a figurehead for the political campaign till he turns 25, do you think the new Bhutto could prove an important turning point for democracy and politics in Pakistan?
Besides setting out to avenge the assassination of his mother, will he be able to stay committed to the larger war against terrorism in the country?
Lastly, do you think Bilawal is politically mature enough to understand the complex dynamics of the state of affairs in Pakistan?
His past behavior and comments do not make him a leader as yet. It’s not only that he is young or not but his ego is on top of him so that silver spoon has to vanish. He has to show what he can do on his own. Political Inheritance is always short lived. His dialogues are too too poor and shows only reliance on mother and father names.
Here we have people questioning the credentials and political maturity of new political entrants belonging to PTI and now we see people hailing bilawal whose qualifications are being born to a bhutto mother and unfortunately in this day and age for a lot of people this is good enough.
Bilawal is not a Bhutto, he is a Zardari……. Asif Zardari has made sure to wipe out ZAB’s legacy….
Where is democracy in this? Just answer this question?
ZAB’s philosophy was that ” Self above party and party above all.”
It’s non as democratic dictatorship
Just, Don’t vote him.
Where is democracy is this? Just answer this question?
The subcontinent needs independence from these dynasties.
The british did this to us, too bad the people are uneducated and divided to realise and the governments and armies cash in on patriotism..oh and also the cricketing series is a money making exercise, the real peace will come after kashmir is sorted but who wants that
Yeah, blame everything on the British, only angels live in the land of the pure. But just out of curiosity, how come, the angels are so often led astray by the British, I thought that the angels were too wise, to be misguided by someone.
By making Bilawal the chairman, his father and the PPP have made a big mistake. They should have given the helm to a more mature, seasoned and charismatic speaker and allowed Bilawal to serve him or her.
I agree but do you see any such leaders in that party.
Yes, there are three that I can see right now, me, myself and I. Give me sometime, I might see some more.
Bialwal is trying to be Rahul Gandhi. Both Bilalwal and Rahul need to find day-time jobs. Sadly many in their respective countries – Pakistan and India – think of these guy as heir apparents.
I think if someone asks him how many states are in Pakistan and name them, we’ll have viral Youtube video to enjoy. Kid is joke and sad part is people will vote for him.
He is not a Bhutto. And personally I have nothing against him. Practically we need a revolutionist in Pakistan. I dont beleive if Mr. B. Zardari knows about what it takes. Even if he does, he can not with his party agenda compensate to the kind of change Pakistan requires now.
Who is he and any rational reason to be talking about him beside that he was born to some X person? I
If he is being considered for leadership because he was born in some family then please let him know he should be talking about Monarchy as this doesn’t happen in Democracy.
No one with straight face and true fear of Allah can say that this democratic, correct and in the best eof the nation.
same old story played again and again in the land of the Pure.
land of the lost*
I think if i say what i think you would not post my comment
Count me in too.
You found out the truth. What do you eat?
Its time the people of Pakistan should take their future and future of the country seriously. This country is not a family property that is to be passed on from one generation to an other generation. Let Master Bilawal first learn the language of this country first. How shameful for a nation, whose aspiring leader is wondering as to why the supreme court is asking question about samosa, food and cng prices. He does not know that 56% population of this country goes to bed without food.
I think Fatima Bhutto is far more mature and intelligent than this college student any given day.
Oh and…she is a real Bhutto. This one is a Zardari.
If you two are so generous enough to grant the country to these two, please see me in the line.
do you think Bilawal is politically mature enough to understand the complex dynamics of the state of affairs in Pakistan?
Do you think he needs to be mature to run this country. No not at all, the country is run on foreign aid and loans, ZARDARI definitely must have trained him in how to be the best begger to get dollars for the country and for his Swiss Banks.
Thats all it requires these days for running Pakistan.
He is not a Bhutto, period.
How can anybody become a Bhutto by changing their last name? Pathetic!
PAKISTAN HAS ENSURED A DYNSTY POLICY & IMPRISON WITH FREEDOM FAR & REMOTE
Family has proven histry of looting the country. What do you expect? Same tree with different branches.
Oh God, Save Pakistan.
Stop the political dynasties in Pakistan!!! Shameful for Pakistanis to allow this to happen!!!!
This kid remind me that time fly.If Imran kahn , altaf, Allama Qadri and etc. can become politician then what’s wrong with him?
Imran Khan, Altaf etc are atleast the habitants of Pakistan and they have spent their majority of life in Pakistan. They know the dynamics of this country to some extent and they have struggled alot from grass root to obtain the leadership charisma they have right now. So no match of such persons with ‘The Imported Child’
I am a fan of the PPP but ….No to all the 3 questions
PPP should changed their name to CCC Corruption , crime , control
Absolutely not. This is like taking dynastic politics to the extreme ala N.Korea, where the “great leader” “the rising sun” Kim Jong Un is in power.
His only qualification he has that he is the son of Zardari & Benazir. Corruption is running in his blood. Reading a speech written by a speech writer does not make a person into a leader.