Rashid Mahmood Soomro Explained

Maulana Rashid Mahmood Soomro
Birth Place:Larkana, Pakistan
Nationality:Pakistani
Occupation:Politician
Known For:Secretary General of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) Sindh, President of PDM Sindh
Party:Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F)
Father:Khalid Mahmood Soomro

Maulana Rashid Mehmood Soomro is a Pakistani politician who is currently serving as Secretary General of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) (JUI-F) Sindh. He is also known for his leadership role in the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) in Sindh.[1] He is the son of Khalid Mahmood Soomro.

Political career

Soomro has held important positions in the JUI-F, serving as the general secretary of the party's Sindh chapter.[2] He has also been the president of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) in Sindh.[1]

Ahead of the 2024 general elections, Soomro announced his intention to contest against Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, pending approval of the party ticket.[3] [2]

Advocacy and views

Soomro has been raising his voice on various political issues. He called for the formation of a new alliance to find an alternative to the Pakistan People's Party.[4] He expressed strong opposition to the divisions of Sindh and said that it will never be accepted.[5]

In Feb 2024, he also demanded the resignation of Sindh Election Commissioner on allegations of 'worst election rigging' in 2024 general election.[6]

In February 2024, Soomro was injured during a protest against alleged election rigging in Karachi.[7] [8]

Assassination attempt

In Feb 2022 Soomro was fired at Goth Kanga in the middle of the night on his way to Mirokhan, but the assailants escaped due to the retaliatory fire of the police guards. Later, on receiving information, a team of senior police officers headed by SSP Larkana Sarfaraz Nawaz Sheikh arrested fifteen attackers, out of which three confessed to the crime before the police in the initial investigation.[9] [10]

Controversies

Soomro faced criticism for his remarks against Imran Khan, which many on Twitter termed as 'below the belt'.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: President PDM Sindh and Secretary General of Jamiat Ulema Islam Sindh Allama Rashid Mahmood Soomro addressing a press conference at Press Club . 23 May 2023 .
  2. Web site: Pak general elections: Rashid Soomro eyes battle against Bilawal . 18 December 2023 .
  3. Web site: Rashid Soomro likely to contest elections against Bilawal .
  4. Web site: JUI-F leader calls for new alliance to find alternatives of PPP.
  5. Web site: Division of Sindh unacceptable: Soomro . 12 September 2019 .
  6. Web site: JUI-F demands resignation of Sindh election commissioner over 'worst poll rigging'. - Free Online Library .
  7. Web site: کراچی: جے یو آئی رہنما راشد سومرو احتجاج کے دوران زخمی ہوگئے . KARACHI: JUI leader Rashid Soomro was injured during the protest.
  8. Web site: کراچی، پرامن احتجاج ہمارا حق ہے، راشد محمود سومرو. Karachi, Peaceful protest is our right, Rashid Mahmood Soomro .
  9. Web site: مولانا راشد محمود سومرو پر قاتلانہ حملہ . Murderous attack on Maulana Rashid Mahmood Soomro.
  10. Web site: جے یو آئی کے رہنما علامہ راشد محمود سومرو پر قاتلانہ حملہ . Assassination attack on JUI leader Allama Rashid Mehmood Soomro. 19 February 2022 .
  11. Web site: Twitter slams Soomro over 'below the belt' remarks against IK . 23 May 2022 .

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