Mumbaiterror attack mastermind and JuD ChiefHafizSaeed has met Pakistani Sikhs in a bid to woo them for furthering his anti-Indiaagenda and seek their support for his newly formed political party in the upcoming General Elections
Saeed held a "special meeting" on Friday with a group of Pakistani Sikhs in Nankana Sahib where a large number of Sikhs reside.
The Milli Muslim League(MML) ChiefSaifullah Khalidaccompanied Saeed to the meeting with Sikhleaders. The MML is the political face of Jamaat-ud-dawah It has so far not been registered by Pakistan's election commission on the objection of the Interior Ministry
Saeed held the meeting with the Sikhgroup led by PakistanSikhGurdwara Parbandhak Committee (PSGPC) Secretary GeneralGopal Singh Chawlaat the JuD office in Nankana Sahib, some 80 kms from Lahore
"Sikhs are a brave community but atrocities are being committed against it in India," Saeed claimed.
He said the Pakistangovernment was not raising a voice because it wanted India's friendship.
"Pakistanis ready to sacrifice anything for the sake of seeking friendship with India," he claimed.
The JuD head, who carries a USD 10 million American bounty for his role in terror activities, is the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbaiterror attack in which 166 people were killed.
"We want the support of your community across the country," MML ChiefKhalid said.
The MML intends to field candidates in most constituencies in the country despite not being registered with the election commission.
General Electionsare scheduled to be held in Pakistanin July this year.
When asked about the motive of Saeed's visit to Nankana Sahib, Ahmad Nadeem, a Spokesmanfor JuD, told PTI it was a routine one to the JuD office.
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