Minus all of them!
Dr. M. Hussain, On e-mail
I was surprised to read the post-editorial on the above subject. I am not sure if you are aware of the consequences of what you are encouraging. At the outset, let me say that all reforms in the political parties must be done taking all into consideration, including the top leaders(current chairperson or the president) onboard. Otherwise the consequences will be as follows:1) The reformists will not be able to go to their areas/constituencies when the top leaders or their followers will be out in the political field. 2) The major democratic parties will split(some already have broken up) giving rise to serious political instability, opening the way for horse trading and frequent fall of governments. Look back to Pakistan between 1947-1958. And the aftermath? Martial law or any other form of authoritarian rule. 3) Fundamentalist outfits will be strengthened, and all our achievements like democracy and gender equality will be threatened!! Militancy will be on the rise. You are standing on the sidelines and clapping!!! You are saying nothing about reforms in the Jamaat. Do you think the party that is regimented, refuses to even talk about reforms and refuses to recognise women's representation in their committees and is headed by war criminals, can be allowed to take part in the elections?
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