The democratic system has not developed strong roots in Pakistan, as the two percent privileged class now ruling the country has neither any concern for the masses nor any genuine love for the democratic institutions. But strangely in Pakistan even in the name of democracy, the same two percent privileged class manages to induct its members into the assemblies and other positions of power, while the 98 percent of the lower and middle class population is totally deprived of its genuine representation. Real democracy means the rule of the majority or in other words Government of the people, by the people, for the people. In the above circumstances, therefore, real democratic culture could not be established in Pakistan. Thus the poor workers despite sincere work and sacrifices remain perpetual bystanders. All major political parties routinely voice sympathy and concern for the poor but refuse to accommodate them in the assemblies and national power structure. Lavish expenditures on political campaigning have rendered elections as a rich man’s game in which the less fortunate class cannot compete. However the two percent privileged class has made the entry of the remaining population to the assemblies well nigh impossible. It is obliged to vote for them, make up the crowd in their political gatherings and processions, raise slogans and resort to appreciative clapping to their soulless and hackneyed speeches, containing promises which are never meant to be fulfilled.Īccording to the Constitution of Pakistan, every citizen has the right to participate in elections and represent the people in the assemblies. It just plays second fiddle to the ruling class. As a consequence, it remains perpetually deprived and alienated. Being politically disadvantaged and economically handicapped this sector of the society is unable to find a place in the assemblies and the corridors of power in the country.
This class dominates the country’s political life, the administrative services, the military establishments, the economy and the general decision making process, while the 98 percent under-privileged population is denied its rightful share in the exercise of political and economic power in running the affairs of the state. The short history of Pakistan will show that the country has been ruled throughout by feudal lords, waderas and bureaucrats belonging to the two percent privileged population of the country. Based on Realism positive achievement made through ideologically supported pragmatic programs is called Practicalism. Acceptance of reality with an open heart is Realism, a concept based upon the philosophy of its Founder and Leader Mr. Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) believes in Realism and Practicalism. THE IDEOLOGY OF MUTTAHIDA QUAMI MOVEMENT (MQM)
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