KARACHI   -  PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Sunday called upon the opposition parties to forcefully remove the puppet government as the January 31 deadline given to PM Imran Khan by the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) expired.

“The selected PM has failed to resign by the deadline set by PDM. had given this illegitimate regime the opportunity to step aside respectfully & allow for a transition to democracy with free, fair & transparent elections,” the PPP chief said in a series of tweets late Sunday.

He went on to say that the people face historic poverty, unemployment and inflation because this government was forced on them. “The joint opposition must now force the removal of puppets. PPP believes in relying on democratic tactics. Sustained joint efforts inside and outside parliament will ultimately succeed.”

He also suggested that “Long March & no confidence will hopefully be discussed in our PDM meeting. govts desperation is clear. trying to change rules to rig senate elections because they can see their defeat. IA senate elections will show govt is on shaky ground.”

Bilawal further said that the establishment must leave political battles to the politicians now or risk being drawn into controversies.