Singer’s ‘loyalty should be in the blood’ remark went viral on social media after being reshared by multiple accounts
In a notable crossover between entertainment and politics, singer Hasan Raheem has drawn public attention after openly supporting his uncle, Jibran Rashid Khan, who is contesting in the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly elections on June 7.
Khan, a member of the G-B Bar Council, is running as a candidate from the GBA-2 constituency in the upcoming elections. His campaign has gained increased visibility after Raheem shared posts and video clips from political gatherings and campaign events on social media.
One widely circulated video shows Raheem expressing support with the statement: “Wafadari khoon mein honi chahiye [Loyalty should be in the blood].” The clip quickly went viral across social media platforms after being reshared by multiple accounts.
Raheem also encouraged young voters to support his uncle’s campaign.
He shared an Instagram story featuring Khan with supporters in the background, captioned “Ice Cap,” further amplifying online engagement around the campaign.
Screengrab: hasan_raheem/Instagram
Khan himself has also been active on social media, addressing key issues during campaign messaging. In one clip, he highlighted economic challenges, stating:
“It is my message to you that Pakistan is 97,000b in debt. We are surviving on IMF programmes, fuel is going up, we don’t have power in winters,” he said while discussing prominent issues.
He also emphasised democratic participation, saying: “Primarily in a democracy, a single voter can make a change,” adding that collective voter turnout could “change the fate of the nation.”
The campaign also received attention from rapper Talha Anjum, who appeared in a promotional statement urging supporters to back Khan. He said, “He understands your problems. I ask you to depend on him.”
When Raheem asked about his motivation for supporting his uncle, he described politics as “a very dangerous game,” adding that “creative minds discuss creative ideas.” He further commented that “humanity has no religion and it does not come with a cost,” emphasising unity and collective progress.
In another widely shared clip, the singer is seen driving through G-Bwith supporters while music plays in the background, further amplifying the visibility of the campaign.
The endorsements have sparked mixed reactions online.
While some praised the involvement of public figures in regional politics, others criticised the messaging and questioned the appropriateness of celebrity-led political promotion.
Comments circulating on social media included concerns about youth engagement and voter eligibility. They included remarks such as “It is the elections, not a concert,” while others questioned youth engagement, noting that “16-year-olds can’t vote.”
The episode highlights the growing overlap between celebrity influence and regional politics, where social media visibility can rapidly amplify campaign narratives while also fuelling debate over the role of public figures in electoral engagement.
