Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan facts for kids
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Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan
تحریکِ لبیک پاکستان
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| Abbreviation | TLP |
| Ameer | Saad Hussain Rizvi |
| Naib Ameer | Syed Zaheer Ul Hasan Shah |
| Founder | Khadim Hussain Rizvi |
| Founded | 1 August 2015 Nishtar Park, Karachi, Sindh |
| Legalized | 7 November 2021 |
| Banned | 15 April 2021 |
| Headquarters | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Youth wing | Tehreek Youth Wing |
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| Political position | Far-right |
| Religion | Islam |
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Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) is a political party in Pakistan. Its name means "Here-I-Am Movement Pakistan." The party was started by Khadim Hussain Rizvi in August 2015.
TLP is known for its strong views on religious laws in Pakistan. They often protest against any changes to the country's blasphemy laws. The party wants to see Sharia, which is Islamic law, become the main law in Pakistan. They believe this should happen through legal and political steps. However, TLP has sometimes used protests and large gatherings to pressure the government.
Most members of TLP follow the Barelvi movement within Sunni Islam. Even when the party was banned for a short time, it was still allowed to take part in elections.
Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan is sometimes seen as the political part of another religious group called Tehreek-e-Labaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLYR). Khadim Hussain Rizvi also started and led this group.
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What TLP Believes
Party Ideas
TLP is seen as a party with very strong religious and traditional ideas. They want to create an Islamic state where strict Islamic laws are followed. This idea is called "Nizam-e-Mustafa." They mostly appeal to the Sunni Muslim majority in Pakistan, especially those who follow the Barelvi tradition.
TLP often criticizes certain groups, like the Ahmadiyya minority. They also express concerns about Western culture and other political ideas.
Who Supports TLP
TLP gets support mainly from Sunni Muslims who are part of the Barelvi group. This group makes up most of Pakistan's Muslim population. Their supporters come from different backgrounds, from students in religious schools (madrasas) to working professionals in cities like Karachi. These professionals can include lawyers, doctors, and bank managers.
A survey in 2018 showed that many TLP voters used to support other political parties. For example, a large number previously voted for the PML-N. Some people believe that PML-N lost many voters because TLP gained popularity.
Important Events in TLP's History
How TLP Started
Tehreek-e-Labbaik was officially started on August 1, 2015. This happened at Nishtar Park in Karachi. Seventy-five people were part of the founding group and promised their support to Khadim Hussain Rizvi. In 2017, the party chose the crane as its election symbol.
2017 Law Change Protest
In October 2017, the government made a small change to a law about how election candidates declare their faith. TLP and its leader, Khadim Hussain Rizvi, strongly opposed this change. They believed it weakened an important religious oath and helped the Ahmadi minority, whom they oppose.
TLP demanded that the government reverse the change and remove the law minister. They organized a large protest that blocked traffic in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital. This protest lasted for three weeks and spread across the country. During this time, there were clashes between activists and police. The law minister eventually had to resign. The protest ended after the military helped reach an agreement.
2018 Attack on a Minister
In May 2018, a senior government minister, Ahsan Iqbal, was shot and injured at a political event. The attacker was later found to have links with Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan. TLP said they did not support the attack and called for an investigation. They stated that their methods were always peaceful.
2018 Asia Bibi Case Protests
After a Christian woman named Asia Bibi was found innocent of blasphemy charges in October 2018, TLP members held protests across Pakistan. They blocked roads. A TLP co-founder even called for the death of the judges who made the decision.
The Pakistani government and TLP reached an agreement. This deal meant Asia Bibi could not leave the country right away. It also led to the release of TLP protesters who had been arrested. Many people criticized this agreement, saying the government was giving in to extreme demands. Asia Bibi's lawyer felt his life was in danger and left the country.
However, Asia Bibi was later released from prison and left Pakistan in November 2018. TLP members gathered to try and stop her departure, but she was able to leave.
2018 Arrests of TLP Leaders
On November 23, 2018, the police arrested TLP chief Khadim Hussain Rizvi and about 50 party members. This happened before a planned public rally. The arrests led to protests and unrest. The government said the arrests were to protect people. TLP leaders faced serious charges, including sedition and terrorism.
2021 Protests and Ban
In April 2021, TLP leader Saad Hussain Rizvi was arrested. This happened before a planned protest to demand that the French ambassador be sent out of Pakistan. The arrest angered his supporters, leading to widespread protests. During these protests, several police officers were injured or taken hostage.
On April 14, 2021, the government officially banned TLP because of the violent protests. The interior minister said the ban was requested by the provincial government. Despite the ban, TLP was still allowed to participate in elections.
In October 2021, TLP held more protests. After these protests, the government agreed to lift the ban on the party on November 7. Saad Rizvi was then released from custody on November 18.
2023 Strike Against Fuel Prices
On February 16, 2023, the Pakistani government increased the price of petrol. This was done to meet the requirements of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
In response to the higher fuel prices and rising costs, Tehreek-e-Labbaik (TLP) called for a "shutter-down strike" on February 27, 2023. This was a nationwide strike where businesses closed. There was also a large convoy of protesters, similar to truck convoys seen in other countries. Protesters wore yellow vests, possibly showing support for similar protests in France.
TLP wanted the government to lower petrol prices. Workers played a big role in the strike, and in some places, protesters blocked roads.
TLP in Elections
TLP has taken part in elections in Pakistan. While they have gained a significant number of votes, they have not won many seats in the national or provincial assemblies.
National Assembly Elections
- In the 2018 general election, TLP received over 2.2 million votes. They did not win any seats in the National Assembly.
Sindh Assembly Elections
- In the 2018 Sindh provincial election, TLP won three seats in the Sindh Assembly.
Punjab Assembly Elections
- In the 2018 Punjab provincial election, TLP received a large number of votes but did not win any seats in the Punjab Assembly.
Leaders of Tehreek-e-Labbaik
| Leaders of Tehreek-e-Labbaik | ||||
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| Order | Image | Leaders | Year | Notes |
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Khadim Hussain Rizvi | August 1, 2015 – November 19, 2020 | First leader |
| 2 | Saad Hussain Rizvi | November 19, 2020 – present | Current leader | |
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TLP's party flag
