LAHORE(National Times)- Several former ticket holders of the banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) have announced their decision to part ways with the group, condemning its violent actions against the state. During a press conference at the Lahore Press Club, Barrister Usman Khizar Mangat said that attacking the state was “absolutely unacceptable” and that taking out rallies in extreme situations was an unjustified move. He added, “If the state is in danger, my politics is of no use, politics cannot be done against the state.” He also revealed that armed groups had seized school vans and damaged both public and private property, calling such acts deeply regrettable.

Former ticket holders from southern Punjab break away from TLP

Barrister Mangat stressed that no political party can survive by attacking the state, and declared full support for the State of Pakistan, while strongly condemning violent protests.