MQM leader Mustafa Kamal has said that the recent verdict in the Baldia Town factory fire case represents a victory for the position he has maintained since the beginning. He stated that the ruling confirms what he had been saying for years regarding the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Kamal said that three years after the Baldia Town factory fire, allegations were directed at MQM and its workers. He added that from the very first day, he had maintained that the truth would eventually come to light and that the facts would become clear.
Kamal said the court’s decision supports his viewpoint and paid tribute to the families of the victims who accepted the finding that the fire resulted from the criminal negligence of the factory owners. He described the verdict as an important development in the long-running case.
Referring to political developments within MQM, Kamal said that when party members felt that the party’s founder could no longer serve the interests of their community, they chose to part ways. He stressed that their actions were based on principle and should not be viewed as disloyalty.
The MQM leader also criticized the party’s current leadership and raised concerns about accountability and representation. He argued that political leaders must possess credibility and character to effectively advocate for their constituents. According to Kamal, the verdict in the Baldia Town factory fire case has reaffirmed the importance of standing by facts despite political pressure and controversy.