Mir Hasil Bizenjo was the symbol of progressive politics: Sherry Rehman

Islamabad: Paying her tribute to Mir Hasil Bizenjo, Parliamentary Leader of the PPP in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman said, “He was the symbol of progressive politics. History will always remember him for raising his voice for the oppressed and his struggle for democracy”.

“He always said that he wanted to live life on his terms, which he did. He never depended on anything, be it money, religion or his authority. He has left behind a legacy and path for us to follow. Now it is up to us to follow his principles and learn from his life,” she said.

Rehman said, “If he decided on something, he always followed it till the end. He was persistent and worked with his heart in it. It was his existential heart that carried such politics forward”.

“I have learnt a lot from him and he always encouraged me to stay firm and never back down. His support towards women is commendable,” she added.

The Senator said, “He was always a text message away. Everyone had the assurance that he can be depended on as he always stood for the right thing and lend us his support whenever we needed it”.

“He always worked towards his ideology and values. His larger than life personality is an example for everyone to learn from,” she added.

Parliamentary Leader of the PPP in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman concluded by saying, “Mir Hasil Bizenjo has left behind a huge gap in progressive politics. May Allah give his family the fortitude to bear such an irreparable loss. He stood for principles against all odds in our political milieu and this is truly the end of an era”.