The message is simple: Respect Sindh. Represent Sindh. Or step aside.
By Abdullah Usman Morai | Sweden
The office of the Governor is not merely ceremonial; it is symbolic. It represents unity, constitutional balance, and respect for the province it serves. When someone occupying that chair appears to speak in ways that many interpret as dismissive or hostile toward the very land they are entrusted to represent, questions naturally arise.
Recently, statements attributed to Kamran Tessori, a senior figure of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, have stirred concern among segments of society in Sindh. While criticism of governance, including that of the Pakistan People’s Party, is a legitimate part of democratic discourse, the tone and framing of certain remarks have been perceived by many as going beyond political opposition and edging toward a broader narrative that reflects poorly on Sindh itself and its people.
This is where the discomfort begins.
Sindh Is Not a Political Rival
Political rivalry is natural. Accountability is essential. Debate is healthy. But Sindh, its soil, its language, its culture, and its people, is not a political party. Criticizing administrative performance is one thing; projecting negativity that appears to undermine the dignity of the province is another.
For many Sindhis, Sindh is not just geography. It is the motherland. It is Shah Abdul Latif’s poetry. It is the Indus flowing through centuries of civilization. It is resilience, scholarship, trade, spirituality, and sacrifice.
When a Governor speaks, he does not speak as a party worker. He speaks as a constitutional guardian of the province.
The Soomro Legacy and the Guardians of Sindh
As a SOOMRO, I speak not merely from emotion but from history. Our forefathers, under the Soomro rule, governed Sindh for nearly four centuries. That period was not just about authority; it was about stewardship. The rulers of that era were remembered as protectors of land, culture, and identity.
The idea of being “Guardians of Sindh” is not symbolic rhetoric; it is a historical responsibility. And that guardianship does not belong only to one tribe. It belongs collectively to every Sindhi who values the province’s dignity.
But history teaches us something important: protection does not mean chaos. It does not mean unrest. It does not mean a reaction without reason. A thousand years ago, defense may have meant swords and fortresses. Today, it means constitutional firmness, civic awareness, and democratic resistance.
The battlefield is not physical; it is moral and political.
A Growing Distrust
When public confidence weakens, leadership becomes fragile. If a significant number of citizens begin to doubt whether the Governor truly represents the spirit and interests of Sindh, then the moral authority of the office is compromised.
The powers that facilitated his appointment must be taken seriously. Governance requires trust. If trust erodes, stability follows.
People do not want division. They do not want symbolic confrontations. They do not want rhetoric that deepens fractures. Such discourse risks creating social unrest at a time when unity is desperately needed.
A Call for Accountability, Not Animosity
This is not a personal vendetta. It is a demand for responsibility.
If a Governor’s words repeatedly create controversy and suspicion, then constitutional mechanisms exist. Political appointments are not permanent inheritances; they are responsibilities tied to performance and public confidence.
If removal becomes necessary, it should happen through lawful and constitutional means, not through hostility, but through institutional decision-making.
Leadership requires belonging. If someone cannot emotionally and politically align with the province they govern, then perhaps that seat is not the right place for them.
Sindh’s Dignity Is Non-Negotiable
Sindh has survived empires, colonial rule, political upheavals, and economic challenges. It will survive this, too.
But its people will not remain silent if they feel their motherland is being disrespected. The guardians of Sindh from every tribe, every city, every village stand united not in aggression, but in defense of dignity.
The message is simple:
Respect Sindh.
Represent Sindh.
Or step aside.
History has shown that positions come and go. Power shifts. Titles fade. But the land remains. And those who truly belong to it remain with it through prosperity and through struggle.
Sindh does not reject accountability.
It rejects disrespect.
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Abdullah Soomro, penname Abdullah Usman Morai, hailing from Moro town of Sindh, province of Pakistan, is based in Stockholm Sweden. Currently he is working as Groundwater Engineer in Stockholm Sweden. He did BE (Agriculture) from Sindh Agriculture University Tando Jam and MSc water systems technology from KTH Stockholm Sweden as well as MSc Management from Stockholm University. Beside this he also did masters in journalism and economics from Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur Mirs, Sindh. He is author of a travelogue book named ‘Musafatoon’. His second book is in process. He writes articles from time to time. A frequent traveler, he also does podcast on YouTube with channel name: VASJE Podcast.
