The National Secretariat of the All India Peace & Solidarity Organisation has issued the following statement to the press:
ON BRUTAL ASSASSINATION OF BENAZIR BHUTTO
The All India Peace and Solidarity Organisation (AIPSO) expresses its profound shock and deep outrage at the heinous assassination of Ms. Benazir Bhutto, the leader of the Peoples Party in Pakistan. Taking place less than two weeks before the elections, this is an obvious attempt to derail the transition to democracy that Pakistan is attempting. It is not only an attack on the democratic process in Pakistan but it also poses a serious threat for the entire region.
The AIPSO strongly condemns this attack. Clearly there are forces who are seeking to destabilise Pakistan and not allow the transition to democracy to succeed. All the peace loving people in the world must join hands with the people of Pakistan to ensure that such disruptive efforts are thwarted.
The AIPSO also conveys its heartfelt condolences to Ms. Benazir Bhutto's family and People's Party of Pakistan. The AIPSO assures the people of Pakistan of its solidarity with them in their hour of grief.
