Editorial
The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) faces one of its toughest political phases in Punjab. Once the province’s most dominant party, it now seems confined to its core loyalists and long-time workers. The enthusiasm that once characterized its voter base has visibly waned. Many former supporters no longer show the same zeal to vote for the party, signaling a deep disconnect between the leadership and the people.
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For a province that often determines national outcomes, this erosion of public energy is alarming. Elections in Punjab are not won by organizational loyalty alone; success requires a broad-based appeal that mobilizes ordinary voters. With over 100,000 votes needed to win a National Assembly seat and more than 50,000 for a provincial one, relying only on party workers or traditional supporters is politically insufficient.
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The party must therefore rethink its strategy. Instead of merely defending its legacy or repeating old slogans, PML-N needs to rebuild trust among common citizens who feel disillusioned by years of political stagnation and elite-centered governance. A renewed focus on public welfare, employment generation, justice delivery, and good governance can revive its relevance.
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If the party fails to widen its message beyond its inner circle, it risks political marginalization in its traditional stronghold. Punjab’s electorate has evolved — it now demands delivery, not nostalgia. To reclaim its space, the PML-N must re-engage with people’s everyday struggles and transform its politics from personality-driven loyalty to performance-based credibility.
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