Fazl slams govt as ‘illegitimate’, calling it ‘forcefully imposed’ over madrasah bill row

Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has severely criticized the federal government, calling it an “illegitimate” and “forcefully imposed” administration instead of a legal and constitutional administration. In Peshawar on Friday, he warned that the Jamaat Madrassa Registration Bill is serious about protesting in Islamabad. However, he said the party’s full stand would be announced during a gathering in Peshawar on Sunday. Rehman explained that discussions were held earlier with important political figures including the former Prime Minister regarding the madrassa bill as part of the 26th constitutional amendment. Nawaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. He confirmed that talks have been held with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership. He said that the government has started contacting his party, and the talks are going on. He said that the Jamaat Madrasah Federation and other related religious organizations are also in touchHe expressed his disappointment over the government’s handling of the matter, claiming that while the madrasa registration bill was agreed upon before the formation of the present government, unnecessary interference stalled the legislative process. Rahman pointed out that a broad consensus had been reached on the bill, including meetings with Nawaz Sharif at Bilawal House and discussions with the PTI, but questioned why objections were finally raised at this stage.”We are still willing to talk, and we want to resolve things, but how can we be flexible with just a phone call?” he said, highlighting that for any meaningful change More than just surface negotiations will be required, he further alleged that the federal government was an “authoritarian” administration, adding that if there was any change, the JUI-F would not be a part of it, and instead the power will make its decision through