AL trying to make president controversial, claims BNP
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BNP yesterday alleged that Awami League leaders are trying to make President Abdul Hamid controversial over formation of the Election Commission (EC) as they know they cannot return to power through fair polls, reports UNB. We thank the President as he yesterday (Sunday) told the parliament that I want to see democracy is progressing ahead with all. Were also repeatedly saying it. We want to see inclusive democracy, election and politics so that all can participate in it. Unfortunately, the party has now been in power by force doesnt want it, said BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
Speaking at a discussion, he further said, They (AL) know it very well they wont be able to return to power through a free and fair election. So, they now want to create controversies. Even theyre trying to make the President controversial. Its painful when their top leaders make baseless and unguarded remarks. Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum, a pro-BNP lawyers platform, arranged the discussion, marking BNP founder Ziaur Rahmans 81st birth anniversary.
On Sunday last, Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader at a programme in the city said: You (Khaleda) have proposed the name of ex-chief justice KM Hasan whom you wanted to make your chief adviser, to include in the search committee. Was not KM Hasan the international affairs adviser of BNP? Then who is neutral?
Reacting to his comment, Fakhrul on Sunday termed Quaders comment baseless and demanded withdrawal of it. He also questioned whether Awami League has any secret link with the President so that the search committee is formed in discussion with it. Apparently replying to Fakhruls comment, senior AL leader and Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed on Monday said Quader needs not to go to the President to know whose names BNP proposed to include in the search committee as there are many BNP leaders to disclose it.
