Rawalpindi: Hundreds of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers gathered outside Adiala Jail from morning until night, braving freezing temperatures, hoping to meet their party leadership. Only a few senior leaders, including Salman Akram Raja and opposition Punjab Assembly member Moeen Qureshi, were present
Leaders’ Actions Spark Anger
Instead of addressing the workers, PTI leaders reportedly recorded TikTok videos for social media publicity and left shortly afterward. The sudden departure left the waiting workers frustrated and disappointed.
Workers Express Disappointment
Witnesses said the workers felt abandoned, criticizing the leadership for prioritizing personal publicity over the party base. Many expressed anger at being left in the cold after spending long hours waiting in hopes of engaging with their leaders.
A Widening Divide
The incident has highlighted tensions within the party ranks, as rank-and-file members question the commitment of their leadership toward grassroots supporters. Party insiders suggest this episode could increase pressure on PTI leadership to better address the concerns of its workers and maintain morale among its supporters.
