This article represents the critical discourse analysis of Imran khanÂ’s speech delivered on the 19th of April 2021 after the clashes between the police and TLP protestors. It explored attitude of government towards TLPÂ’s protest through discursive strategy. The study investigates the speech according to the standards of 3D model of CDA. Furthermore, it highlights the social and political inequalities in the light of the model. The findings of the study show in detail the discursive practice and strategy, it highlights the ideology of unity and explicitly indicates that the prime minister wants to achieve the same objectives as that of TLP but the clash is in the way both parties want to achieve their goals. This study can help in exposing the truth of political discourse which can in a way help in social change.
Key words: CDA, TLP, political
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