Awami Tehreek rejects CCI decisions

People of Sindh should continue peaceful struggle

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Council of Common Interests has not rejected the canal projects – Awami Tehreek

Hyderabad, Sindh

The Awami Tehreek showing its discontent over the decisions taken by Council of Common Interests (CCI) on Monday, has called upon Sindhi nation to continue its peaceful democratic struggle against the controversial projects of canals and allotting the lands to military-backed companies.

Central President of Awami Tehreek, Advocate Vasand Thari, commenting on CCI meeting, said that the CCI has not rejected the canal projects.

He urged the Sindhi nation to continue its peaceful democratic struggle, emphasizing that the issue of the canals has not been resolved but has instead become even more dangerous.

He stated that the rulers of this country have always ignored the concerns of the people, focusing instead on pleasing their masters. “They show concern over protests, but ignore the anger and discontent of the Sindhi people, whose issues are not being resolved but rather brushed aside.”

“Awami Tehreek had warned from the beginning that if the canal decision is taken to the CCI, Sindh will suffer—and that is exactly what has happened. The newly formed committee is even more dangerous, as it will try to promote canal construction in the name of food security,” he contended.

“The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has once again betrayed the Sindhi nation. In their greed for power, they are ready to stoop to any level. Although no official announcement has been made rejecting the canal projects, in reality, the CCI conditionally approved the canal plan unanimously. The Sindhi people must not be misled by false propaganda—the canal project is still alive, and the Sindhi nation does not accept this decision,” he said.

Thari said, “Nowhere was the word “rejected” or “canceled” used. Instead, a dangerous narrative is being created, similar to the drama staged by the PPP in the 1980s over the Kalabagh Dam. In this new phase, no specific canal has been named, nor has corporate farming been mentioned, which makes the situation even more complicated.”

“The actions of the PPP have consistently harmed the welfare of the Sindhi people, and they continue to use the same failed tactics as in the past. The time has come to expose the lies of those in power, whose words lead only to further exploitation. The people of Sindh will not remain silent and will not allow their resources to be exploited through deceit. The struggle for justice and the protection of Sindh’s resources will continue,” he concluded. (PR)