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JOHN
TORY FIGHTS HARD, EMERGES VICTORIOUS,
BONNIE CROMBIE SWEEPS WITH BIG MARGIN
BONNIE CROMBIE SWEEPS WITH BIG MARGIN
BY JAVED ZAHEER, FREE EXPRESSION
AWARD WINNER
TORONTO: Once the opposition leader in
the provincial assembly and leader of the PC Party of Ontario , John Tory,
despite humiliating defeat and great disappointment in the past provincial
election, has surprised all with a great comeback.
What powered his comeback and success is
the firm determination to keep struggling with a purpose and vision and it paid
off. His victory as a Mayor of Toronto is just the beginning of the long
journey he has to make for the top slots from where he could serve better and
in the best possible ways. The results of the 2014 general elections for Mayor of
Toronto, held on October 27, 2014, are as follows: John Tory: Total votes: 394775. Percentage of total votes:40.276%.
Doug Ford Total votes: 330610. Percentage of total votes:33.73%.
Olivia Chow Total votes: 226879. Percentage of total votes:23.147%.
Indeed, John Tory was not given the
coveted position of Mayor of Toronto on a platter. With a vision and plan for
the people and city, he worked hard and fought for it. I had the opportunity of
interviewing him few times when he was the opposition leader in the Ontario
Provincial Assembly. Indeed he was very clear and impressive.
John Tory wanted to practically serve
the people and do something great for them but then his team failed to respond
positively and support him and I would dare say ditched him. I witnessed his
defeat and felt very bad.
I apologised to him on behalf of the
community for the insult and humiliation he faced when he visited the
Thorncliffe Park locality. The incident took place near the Darus Salam Mosque.
Those responsible were rotten eggs of the community who were posing as
community and religious leaders. For the vested interests of the party and to
please their leaders, they did all this and the blame came on the community and
Muslims. The community is well aware of the dirty faces, politics and policies
of all such so-called leaders who are exploiters and characterless characters.
It is hoped that John Tory will not take
that incident personally and would serve the Thorncliffe Park locality with
full honesty and spirit of true leadership. This is what people expect from
leader of such a calibre and character.
Another good development for the
Thorncliffe Park locality is the success of Jon Burnside as Councillor of Ward
26. In the previous election he gave a tough time to John Parker and this time
he achieved success. I have found Jon Burnside as a young, straight-forward,
determined and a dynamic leader who has a great future ahead and could serve
people, province and the country in the best possible manner. I like and love
working with people and leaders who like and love serving the people sincerely
and honestly---without giving Lollypops and carrots..
John Parker was also good and did his best
for the ward-26 although the Thorncliffe Park locality people were a bit
unhappy for being neglected. Jon Burnside must win the trust and confidence of
the people and focus on solving the issues and problems.
The results are as follows:
Jon Burnside Total votes: 9415. Percentage of total votes 42.729%.
John Parker Total votes: 6167. Percentage of total votes 27.989%.
Ishrath Velshi Total votes: 3055. Percentage of total votes 13.865% .
MISSISSAUGA:
In the elections for Mississauga Mayor, Bonnie Crombie crushed others with a
big lead. I happened to meet her and interview her before she won the MP
elections against Wajid Ali Khan. The big lead shows the respect, trust and
confidence she enjoys. Her impressive personality and tremendous contributions
is proving that she means business and is determined to serve the people and
city.
It
will be a great task for Bonnie Crombie as people are used to the great Hazel
McCallion, who was first elected as Mayor of Mississauga in 1978 and was the
longest serving mayor of the city. She is a symbol of true leadership and an
example worth following.
The
results of the elections are as follows:
Bonnie
Crombie 102,346 (63.5%).
Steven
Mahoney 46,224 (28.7%).
Dil
Muhammad 2,429 (1.5%).
Stephen
King 1,874 (1.2%).
Masood
Khan 1,254 (0.8%).
IRRESPONSIBLE MEDIA:
Many calls were received from surprised and curious people who read the column
of the highly respected and internationally renowned journalist Azim M. Mian of
GEO and Jang Group. Azim M. Mian is
based in United States and covers visits and events of VVIPs and VIPs. They
were shocked by the irresponsible reporting by such a responsible and
professional journalist of the calibre of Azim M. Mian.
In his column titled “Tabdeel Shuda
Canada---Allama Qadri Ki Wapsi”, published in Jang, Karachi, of October 29,
2014 (http://www.e.jang.com.pk/10-29-2014/karachi/pic.asp?picname=15_01.gif),
Azim Mian wrote that out of 100 Muslim candidates only Max Khan (Masood) and
Zeeshan (Milton) emerged successful.
When relevant websites were checked
for elections results, what to speak of success the name of Max Khan (Masood)
was found nowhere in the councillors list. One name Masood Khan was found in
the list of candidates for Mayor of Mississauga who got only total votes 1,254
(0.8%). From where and how did Azim M. Mian got the name of Max Khan (Masood)
as a winner or elected one only he or GEO or Jang Group must be knowing better..
Yes,
the name of Zeeshan Hamid was found as elected one in Milton. Zeeshan Hamid contested
for Councillor Ward-8 of Milton and won with total votes 1184 (43.29 %).
MESSAGE: Distinguished
Pakistani community leaders including Shahid Hashmi, Chairman, Canpak Chamber
of Commerce, who is also close to and family friend of John Tory, Mayor-elect,
Toronto, Jim Karygiannis, Councillor-elect and a powerful ex-MP, Rick Milne,
Mayor-elect, New Tecumseh, and Syed Mohammad Iqbal, President of Pak Seniors
Form (PSF), and the PSF team leaders and supporters have expressed great
happiness on the success of such
leaders, who deserve to be elected because of their tremendous contributions
and true leadership. They hoped that people would greatly benefit from their
plans, policies and contributions.
While congratulating all the successful mayors, councillors, trustees and
others in the municipal elections of 2014, I would like to remind them to focus
on the promises and commitments made. It is time to start delivering now.
The
focus should remain on serving humanity, community, locality and the city.
Those people, areas, issues and problems which remained deliberately neglected
due to wrong policies and dirty politics should get special attention and
justice on the basis of equality and priority.
While it is the duty and responsibility of the
media and community leaders to act as a watchdog, critics and monitors the
elected representatives too must understand their duties and responsibilities
and perfom their jobs sincerely and honestly. It is hoped that all the elected
ones will work as a good team members and leaders and help and support each
other in the interest of the people and city. This is what we all expect from
true leaders.
I
don’t know about others but I will keep following them like a shadow in order
to monitor, guide and help them. Enough of the game of humiliations, insults
and unnecessary interference and dirty politics. Enouh of bullshit. It should end forthwith. We need to make Ontario
and Canada a better and best place to live in and ensure progress and
prosperity of all people and whole country. This is what our aim and objective
should be and remain. Let’s pledge to implement and achieve this. We must
stand, speak and act against all dirty politics and wrong policies which can
harm the people and the country. This should remain our determination and goal.
JZ’S
PROFILE:
Declared by Judges as one of 75 Finalist Best
Canadian Immigrants, an Honour for the Pakistani Community. Joined Journalism
Profession in 1974 (Daily `SUN’, Karachi) and still serving as a professional
journalist (2014). Javed Zaheer, Free Expression Award Winner (Awarded by
National Ethnic Press & Media Council of Canada—NEPMCC. Award presented by
Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, Canada), Desi Idol Recognition Award Winner
(Presented by North American Desi Idol), Member/Honorary Director of NEPMCC,
Veteran Active Member (VAM) of Toronto Press Club, Ex-Member of The National
Club and The Ontario Club, Honorary Editor of English Weekly `Pakistan Abroad’,
Canada, ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `The Ambassador’, Canada,
ex-Chief Editor (Honorary) of English Weekly `DAWN', Canada, ex-Senior Sub-Editor
of English Daily DAWN, Pakistan (From 1986-1999), Chairman, CANOPI, Director of
Children Dignity Foundation (CDF---Canada & Pakistan) and Honorary
Director, Canpak, Chamber of Commerce, and Honorary Director Information, Pak
Seniors Forum (PSF), is contributing purely on Voluntary and Honorary Basis in
order to serve all people and communities. Contact:
(416)696-0981/jazamedia@hotmail.com To read more JZ’s exclusive articles,
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JZ'S
MOTTO: SERVE HUMANITY IN REALITY
