Punjab Information Adviser Firdous Ashiq Awan has released a video message explaining the reason for slapping PPP National Assembly member Qadir Mando Khel during a private program.
Firdous Ashiq Awan said that in Javed Chaudhry's program, PPP MNA Qadir Mando Khel constantly used obscene language against me, insulted me and my father naked and dirty during the break, the way he Made obscene remarks about my late father and not only harassed but also threatened me. Because of his swearing and verbal abuse, I had to take this extreme step in my defense, because my political reputation and honor were tarnished. The video was leaked. The selected video was leaked. I would like this whole video to be leaked so that the facts reach the public about how it forced me to take this extreme step. I will decide after consulting legal experts that I have the right to set my priorities in the case against Mando Khel under Sections 62 and 63 not only for harassing women but also for defamation and I have the right to sue.
It may be recalled that a video went viral on social media yesterday in which Firdous Ashiq Awan and Qadir Mando Khel were participating in a private TV program, during which a bitter exchange took place between the two and Firdous Ashiq Awan grabbed the PPP leader by the collar. He grabbed the hand of the information adviser but he did not back down and he slapped him. Meanwhile, the program staff kept trying to stop him verbally but both the leaders did not stop.
