Politics Is About Upholding Public Rights, Says Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail

QUETTA: Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhail has said that politics is, in essence, the upholding of public rights and powers, and the advancement of development through collective wisdom.

He said that the true measure of a politician’s greatness, forbearance and political maturity lies in their direct connection with the people, in political dialogue and in the promotion of democratic values.

He expressed these views on Friday while speaking to delegations from various districts at the Governor House in Quetta.

Social harmony

The governor said the need of the hour is to bring down the walls of hatred, suspicion and misunderstanding and build bridges of love, trust and mutual understanding. To this end, every thoughtful person in society must play a positive and constructive role so that an atmosphere of fear, mistrust and alienation can be ended and the gulf in mutual relations reduced.

He said Balochistan’s distinctive social and political identity is marked by a beautiful blend of different nations, languages and religions. This diversity, he said, is not our weakness but a valuable collective asset, and in this context it is a basic necessity for all nations and religions in the province.

Jaffar Khan Mandokhail expressed satisfaction that the people of Balochistan still share more commonalities than differences. He said these shared values, traditions and bonds can play a fundamental role in bringing people closer and promoting lasting social harmony.

Prospects for development

The governor added that there is no need to become disheartened, as Balochistan, given its natural resources, mineral deposits and geographical location, is a province of immense potential.

According to him, the province has the bright opportunities and resources which, if harnessed through planning, strategy and collective effort, can enable it to reach development on a par with other provinces.

He stressed that political forbearance, public participation, institutional cooperation and a shared national and provincial vision are indispensable for turning these possibilities into practical progress.

He said the path to lasting development and prosperity in Balochistan runs through mutual trust, democratic conduct, respect for diversity and the protection of public rights and powers.