DADU: Qaumi Awami Tehreek (QAT) chief Ayaz Latif Palijo has said the people of Sindh would resist any attempt to take control of the province’s resources, land and water.
Speaking at the “Muhabbat Sindh” public gathering in Radhan town of Dadu district on Tuesday, he strongly opposed new canal projects on the Indus River and corporate farming initiatives, warning that such measures would devastate Sindh’s agriculture and ecology.
He claimed that downstream areas below Kotri were not receiving their due share of water, adding that Badin, Thatta, Sujawal and the Indus Delta were already severely affected.
He criticised what he described as feudal dominance, rising crime and corruption, saying rural Sindh had been turned into a hub of lawlessness and inequality. He called for protection of Sindh’s lands, islands and natural assets, and demanded that the province be given its constitutional share of water and resources.
Palijo urged the youth to focus on education and merit, calling it the only path to progress. He stressed for equal rights and protection for women, farmers and minorities, saying unemployment and deprivation were pushing many young people into despair.
He termed access to drinking and irrigation water a basic human right and called for national solidarity with Sindh’s farmers.
The QAT chief also expressed concern over inflation, insecurity and poverty, saying the public’s issues — jobs, agriculture and water — were no longer priorities for those in power.
He warned that continued instability would benefit hostile forces. He emphasised that the Constitution, judiciary, parliament and the Indus River were key bonds holding the federation together, and called for a fair and democratic rule instead of confrontation.
Palijo also criticised recent constitutional amendments and media regulations, alleging they had weakened judicial independence and press freedom.
The QAT chief said assemblies were failing to truly represent the people and urged elected parties from Sindh to undertake self-accountability. He called on federal institutions to listen to Sindh’s grievances and address public hardships, adding that provincial autonomy and equal rights for all federating units must be ensured.
Palijo also led a rally from Mehar to Radhan ahead of the public meeting, drawing party workers and supporters from surrounding areas.
