Government Should Not Test Patience Further, Otherwise Public Flood Will Come on Roads: Maulana Abdul Wasay

QUETTA: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Balochistan Amir Senator Maulana Abdul Wasay has warned the government against its policies regarding religious seminaries, saying that any further pressure or interference will lead to a strong public reaction across the province.
Talking to provincial parliamentary members, Maulana Abdul Wasay stated that the party’s stance on the independence, curriculum, and internal autonomy of religious seminaries is “firm and non-negotiable,” and will not be compromised under any circumstances. He added that seminaries will neither be opened nor closed on anyone’s orders or pressure.
He strongly condemned the killing of religious scholar and former MPA Maulana Idris, calling it a deeply tragic incident. He questioned the motive behind his killing, saying the government should not test the patience of religious circles any further.
Maulana Abdul Wasay described Maulana Idris as a prominent scholar, political leader, and influential speaker who dedicated his life to religion, education, and social reform. He said the killing of a senior religious figure is an attack on seminaries and the ideological identity of Pakistan.
He criticized government policies, alleging that efforts to control and pressure religious seminaries are part of a “systematic agenda” aimed at weakening their religious identity. He emphasized that seminaries have historically played a vital role in education, moral training, and providing free education and accommodation to thousands of students.
Referring to legislation on seminaries, he said that the relevant bill had already been passed by a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly and Senate, making it a constitutional and democratic process. Despite this, he accused the government of adopting “unconstitutional and coercive measures.”
He also raised concerns over the situation of tribal land distribution in Balochistan, alleging that ancestral lands are being allocated to selected individuals in a non-transparent manner, calling it injustice and corruption.
On law and order, he said that no citizen in Balochistan feels safe today, as travel between cities has become risky due to kidnappings and insecurity, while the government appears focused elsewhere.
He said JUI had shown patience and cooperation with the government for two years, but silence can no longer be maintained in the face of current conditions.
Announcing a protest scheduled for May 6, Maulana Abdul Wasay said JUI will hold demonstrations across all districts, tehsils, and cities of Balochistan, calling it a “historic and decisive public referendum” on seminaries’ rights.
He warned the government to respect the Constitution and stop unconstitutional actions, otherwise “a public flood will come onto the streets,” adding that when the people decide, no power can stand against them.