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It's time to celebrate the triumph of democracy | ||
2011-03-24 | ||
[Arab News] by Asif Ali Zardari![]() It is a proud day for every Pak as we celebrate the triumph of democracy over dictatorship and demonstrate to the world that dictatorship can never take roots in the country. On this auspicious occasion I wish to greet the entire Pak nation. Seventy-two years ago on this day the Mohammedans of the sub-continent set out to achieve the goal of a separate homeland for themselves. In a short span of seven years the Mohammedans, led by the Quaid-e Azam, were lifted to their goal by their dreams.
On this day let us resolve that we will not allow anyone to usurp the fundamental rights of our people and trample on their democratic aspirations. Let us also on this day denounce violence, hatred and intolerance that have crept into our polity. I call upon every one today to forge a spirit of tolerance, mutual accommodation, harmony and respect for dissent. I pray to Almighty Allah to guide us and enable us to be worthy of the heritage bequeathed to us by the Quaid-e-Azam. | ||
Posted by:Fred |
#1 We will celebrate in the U.S. as soon as we get democracy back in 2012. |
Posted by: JohnQC 2011-03-24 14:00 |