Benazir Bhutto, two-time former Prime Minister of Pakistan, was assassinated during a political rally of the Pakistan Peoples Party in Liaquat National Bagh in Rawalpindi yesterday, 27 December 2007.Ms Bhutto is my political idol. Her intellect, courage, dedication and unflinching push for democracy in Pakistan has earned my respect of the highest level. She was the first female leader of a Muslim nation in 1988 at a tender age of 35. She was a beacon of light for secular citizens in Pakistan who wanted a democratic society. She did not quiver despite threats from Islamic extremists and knew what she wanted to accomplish.
She once told reporters that she understood and recognized the very real possibilities of assassination but vowed not to bow to these threats and will continue to push forth reforms for Pakistan. "I am prepared to take the risk". "One should stand up for the principles you believe in and I believe in the principle of democracy..."
Also, despite the adversaries faced by her family ( Dad hanged in 1979, 2 of her brothers killed in mysterious circumstances ), she remained resolute to the end. She was determined to change the lives of her countrymen and put in place a stable political system in Pakistan. She put her country before herself and was prepared to die for the cause.
Died she did, but her legacy will live on. To commoners like us, we can drawn strength from her courage and her work. Bhutto may have died, but her death will encourage many more to continue her work. I sincerely salute this great leader of modern time.
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