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Opposition to Launch Hunger Strike Camp Outside Punjab Assembly

Tamseela Akhtar

Jul 23, 2024 — 1 min read

Lahore: The opposition has announced plans to set up a hunger strike camp in Punjab, following a similar move at the federal level. Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly, Malik Ahmed Bhachar, revealed that the camp will be held outside the Punjab Assembly starting tomorrow from 3 pm to 7 pm.

Bhachar stated that the symbolic hunger strike camp is a protest against the release of PTI founder Imran Khan, the arrests of social media activists, and the rising inflation. "This camp represents our stand against these pressing issues," he emphasized.

The opposition aims to draw attention to these concerns and galvanize public support through this symbolic protest.

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