The Saga of Candid Political Struggle of Benazir Bhutto to Restore Democracy in Pakistan

Abstract

In Pakistan, democracy has been facing multiple challenges since its creation as a newly born state. In these difficult circumstances, the struggle of different political leaders occupies a vital place; particularly to restore democracy. This study encapsulates Benazir Bhutto’s political struggle to restore democracy in Pakistan. It also explores those hardships, problems and challenges that confronted her political acumen and she became victorious while showing dexterity and bravery towards opponent forces. For the restoration of democracy, even the forces of extremism, militancy and military, could not stop her, from her struggle and efforts during her life time. This paper tries to unfold those circumstances and political challenges which required a gigantic task and she equally responded with her courageous will power and fearless attitude for the cause of democracy. Therefore, this article incorporates her personal perceptions of democracy, her struggle in her imprisonment during her early days of political career, her confrontation with dictatorial regime and various campaigns to strengthen the PPP and to steer it for the revival of democracy in Pakistan. Inspite of various hurdles and difficulties, the PPP was facing leadership crisis and it required Benazir Bhutto’s efforts to transform it; in a more competent political organization. Therefore, the saga of Benazir Bhutto’s political struggle to restore democracy in Pakistan contributed for the democratic norms and values in Pakistan.