Naseebullah Khan
Has the Charisma of Manzoor Pashteen suffered shocks? If yes then why? Is the PTM missing the boat? If yes then why? The emergence of the PTM took place at a time when the Pashtun land was (and is) in the clinches of terrorism. The resistance politics of this movement attracted the youth (Through a massive use of social media) particularly __ that made the PTM soon one of the major political and social movements in the Pashtun dominated areas. Its resistance__centirc approach towards state policies alongside presenting the image of the Pashtun as a devestated nation from terrorism, however attracted the world community as well as the lefist and progressive voices in Pakistan. This far right movement initially focused on non__ parliamentary politics as a matter of fact its supporters and leaders comprised of different political parties such as ANP, and PKMAP from central to local level. Soon the differences emerged over clash of policies and many leaders parted its ways from the PTM__ in which the pertinent was people like Mohsin Dawer, Afrasiab Khatak, Bushra Gohar, Latif Afridi, etc who were in fevor of parliamentary politics and formed their own party the NDM (National Democratic Movement). The movement at present is facing serious challanges that have been occuring within the circle of the movement. These challanges include; 1. The PTM which beleived in non violence, has been facing a serious issue of violent and abusive culture. The local leadership on district level has been harshly naming and blaming those who have been critic to the PTM policies. This posture can be viewed from the walls of the PTM supporters easily. How Manzoor Pashteen will handle this, is a serious question mark? 2. Many local and central leadership of the PTM comprised of those turncoats who have a bleak past, who had been rejected from other parties have now shaltered in the PTM. These people in the cloak of the PTM have been promoting hatred among local tribes and parties. Will Manzoor Pashteen pay heed? The answer is uncertain yet. 3. Some peopel again, in the cloak of the PTM have been promoting their self_interests and tribal gains by misguiding Manzoor Pashteen. Recertly, a couple of months ago, these people took Manzoor Pashteen to meet a person, who is famous for his notorious activities and smuggling (Who belonged to my native town Chaman). Is Manzoor aware of this? I hope he might not be. 4. The split in the PTM and the formation of the NDM has become a serious issue of confrontation between both. The formation of the NDM has been seen in the PTM circle as conspiracy, that have resulted in hatred and propaganda between the workers of both. Will Manzoor become a bridge and convince his supporters to end hatred and adopt a policy of live and let live.? As, those who have parted ways from the PTM should be accepted as a reality and a part of democratic process. How can one compel others to live according to his whims? 5. The lust for power struggle and crave for leadership on local level has become a serious challange for Manzoor Pashteen. The tug of war in the movement has created huge tribal hatred on local level ___ that has raised a serious question mark on the discipline of the movement within. Is Manzoor Pashteen cognizant of it? 6. Lake of political awareness, dearth of tacts, scarcity of democratic knowledge, spirit, and values have been devestating the movement like Termites. The workers and leadership (with exception of some) have failed to discuss with arguments. They have no clear ideas of the PTM manifesto and its policies. Whosoever, criticizes the policies, the workers and the leaders of the movement abruptly start blaming and shaming along with abusive language. Will Manzoor succeed stop this culture? At present, the situation is gloomy.Pashtun Tahafuz Movement is a good addition in Pashtun politics. Manzoor Pashteen __ a charasmatic leader has undoubtedly provided an admirable leadership to the movement. But, the conflicts within the movement, mudslinging, propagating against those who have diverse opinion with the PTM are serious challnges. Will Manzoor Pashteen give ear?
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