Purging within MQM begins, says Altaf Hussain

LONDON: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Chief Altaf Hussain Wednesday said that a process to cleanse the party has been set in motion and it would continue until it is brought to its logical conclusion.

Altaf Hussain expressed the above resolve while addressing the members of the party’s Coordination Committee via telephone at Nine Zero – the MQM Headquarters in Karachi.

He said MQM strictly prohibits collection of donation and warned that if any office bearer or worker is found involved in this practice his basic membership will be revoked.

Earlier, MQM had disbanded Karachi Tanzeemi Committee (KTC) as its first move to bring reforms within the party. In this connection, the MQM today cancelled the basic membership of Hamad Siddiqui, In charge of KTC.

He said MQM adheres to the policy of ‘zero tolerance’ when it comes to the instances of illegal occupation of land, plots, residences and shops or their sale/purchase, and advised that in case any member of his party is directly or indirectly involved in such practices he should voluntarily tender his resignation.

Altaf Hussain warned that later if a complaint is received against a member for his direct or indirect involvement in any of the above activities, the party will investigate the matter in the light of evidence and revoke his membership if the charges are proved.

He said if any of the MQM members has engaged himself in any kind of business contracts he should voluntarily resign from the party and continue these activities.

Hussain said MQM is a party of the masses which has been waging a struggle for their rights and, therefore, the party has no room for the elements which create hardships for the people.