Violence Against Parliamentarians and Opposition Leaders Reflects Dictatorship, Says Maulana Fazlur Rehman

**Lahore (Daily Qudrat)** — JUI-F chief **Maulana Fazlur Rehman** has strongly condemned the use of force on peaceful, constitutional protesters outside Adiala Jail, calling it a deeply regrettable act. He said that meeting detained individuals is the **constitutional right** of their family members.

In a statement, Maulana Fazlur Rehman said that violence against parliamentarians and opposition leaders is a clear sign of **authoritarianism**. He added that democratic traditions are being ridiculed, and the mistreatment of women during the incident is contrary to **Eastern and Islamic values**.

He noted that the assault on women protestors reminded the nation of the violence once inflicted on the late **Kulsoom Nawaz**. Maulana Fazlur Rehman warned that the country’s political environment is rapidly moving toward chaos and confrontation, stressing that Pakistan’s fragile economy and overall conditions **cannot bear further instability**.

اڈیالہ جیل کے باہر پرامن آئینی احتجاج پر تشدد افسوسناک ہے ۔مولانا فضل الرحمان

جیل میں قید کسی بھی شخص سے ملاقات اس کے ورثاء کا آئینی حق ہے۔ مولانا فضل الرحمان

پارلیمنٹیرین اور اپوزیشن رہنماؤں پر تشدد آمریت کی علامت ہے ۔مولانا فضل الرحمان

جمہوری روایات کا مذاق اڑایا جا رہا…

— Jamiat Ulama-e-Islam Pakistan (@juipakofficial) December 10, 2025