"One is actually the democracy here, you know, people are, people assume that this election means that there is democracy in Pakistan. There is no democracy"
- Imran Khan
About this Quote
This quote by Imran Khan is a commentary on the state of democracy in Pakistan. He is saying that although there is an election, it does not imply that there is democracy in the country. He is suggesting that the election is not a real representation of the will of individuals, which the federal government is not truly democratic. He is suggesting that the election is a sham, which individuals of Pakistan are not truly being given a voice in their government. He is also implying that the government is not genuinely accountable to individuals, and that the people have no real say in how the nation is run. This quote is a stark reminder of the absence of true democracy in Pakistan, and the requirement for the people to have a real say in their federal government.
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