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LAHORE: PML-N MPA Jalil Sharaqpuri has strongly criticized party’s supremo Nawaz Sharif for his recent comments, saying that he is suffering from a mental illness.

Jalil Sharaqpuri has been at odds with the party’s leadership ever since he was expelled from the party along with four others, for meeting Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar.

The disgruntled PML-N leader, while addressing a press conference, said that he was previously elected MNA from the PML-N platform and is currently an MPA of the same party.

“We are here to work for Pakistan’s progress, not to be slaves for a particular family,” said Sharaqpuri, adding that he used to admire Nawaz Sharif because he was a patriotic person and was beneficial for Pakistan.

However, he criticized PML-N supremo for his recent comments in the Pakistan Democratic Movement’s (PDM’s) jalsas. “Unfortunately, along with a physical illness he has also contracted a mental one,” he added.

“Nawaz Sharif should take care of his health. He went abroad for his treatment, not to do politics,” added the PML-N MPA. He also lashed out at former NA speaker Ayaz Sadiq for his controversial statement about Indian pilot Abhinandan.

“My heart is saddened and I felt extreme grief over Ayaz Sadiq’s comments,” he said, expressing disappointment that a ‘sensible person’ like him would issue such a weak statement.

The PML-N lawmaker said that it was not important whether Ayaz Sadiq’s comments were true or not. “If he has spoken the truth, then he can be held accountable and the same is the case even if he has not told the truth,” he added.