Mirpur is currently in the midst of election fever. If there are any readers interested in the elections, they will be aware that Azad Kashmiri politics have become topsy-turvy. The two party system is no more, after leading members of the opposition People’s Party split to form their own party. The ruling Muslim Conference party is also in disarray, after many sitting ministers were refused tickets to stand in the elections. They have in turn decided to run any way, as independents. Politicians who were formerly sworn enemies have become friends; those who had sworn vows of loyalty have become enemies.
Imagine if the Conservative Party splits into two and members of the Labour cabinet are de-selected as candidates for their constituencies. Then imagine some former Conservative ministers join Labour. To complicate matters further, imagine if some of Labour’s leading lights join the Conservatives. That is basically what has happened in Azad Kashmir.
Which all makes interesting reading and heightens the suspense about what will happen post July 11. But which also underlines the vacuity of politicians, who have very little by of ideas and convictions to offer.
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