Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has accused the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) of attempting to revive the politics of the 1990s and create divisions along linguistic lines in the province. In a statement issued in response to recent remarks by MQM-P leaders, Memon alleged that the party is pursuing a narrative that could harm the province's social fabric.
Memon, who is a senior leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), said that the people of Sindh have rejected such politics and that his party remains committed to unity and development. He urged all political forces to focus on addressing public issues rather than engaging in divisive rhetoric.
The exchange comes amid ongoing political tensions between the PPP-led provincial government and MQM-P, which has been a coalition partner at the federal level. MQM-P has frequently raised concerns about what it describes as marginalization of Urdu-speaking communities in Sindh, while the PPP has denied such allegations and accused its rival of exploiting ethnic sentiments for political gain.
Political analysts note that linguistic and ethnic divisions have historically been a sensitive issue in Sindh, particularly in Karachi and Hyderabad, where MQM-P has a strong support base. Both parties have traded accusations in the past, but the latest remarks underscore the continuing friction ahead of future electoral contests.
