LAHORE: (HRNW) Withdrawing his support for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvez Elahi, Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain — younger brother of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) chief Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain — on Monday hoped that his elder brother would welcome the returnees.
Addressing a press conference after meeting with his older brother at Muslim League House, Wajahat said that he and his son — Chaudhry Hussain Elahi — have returned.
“Perhaps, those who created cracks [within the family] are filling it,” said the ex-PTI leader without naming anyone.
It is pertinent to mention that Wajahat had thrown his weight behind then-Punjab chief minister Elahi when the latter left the PML-Q and joined the PTI last year.
Speaking on the occasion, Wajahat claimed that he had never been associated with or a member of the PTI.
Wajahat said: “Entire Pakistan condemns the May 9 incidents.” He maintained that he was ready to take back his words if someone’s sentiments were hurt by them.
“It will be better if he does not blame anyone,” Wajahat added.
Hinting at joining the PML-Q, he said: “I think Chaudhry Shujaat will welcome the returnees.”
He hoped that his family would unite again in the future.
Reacting to Wajahat’s decision, Moonis Elahi — son of the PTI president — said that his uncle was not in touch with them.
Speaking to media, he said: “I am not in touch with Ch Wajahat Hussai, he’s not in contact and I can’t say why he has left PTI. Ch Pervaiz Elahi and I are very much part of the PTI and we stand by Imran Khan.”