Juktofront undecided about partnering with BNP
Nagorik Oikya Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna yesterday said Juktofront is yet to decide whether they will join forces with BNP.
Speaking at a press conference at his house, leaders of Juktofront also said Jamaat-e-Islami cannot participate in the polls, and they will not have an alliance with the party.
“We are trying to form a national unity with all political parties who are out of the government. That unity should be formed on the basis of political balance,” Manna said at the press briefing that was held to inform the media about the decision of the Juktofront meeting held on Thursday night.
Bikalpa Dhara Bangladesh joint secretary general Mahi B Chowdhury accompanied Manna during the briefing.
When asked whether they will support BNP, Manna said they did not discuss anything about it. “But some media reported this, which can damage the whole movement.”
Manna also said, “The way BNP is talking about forming a greater unity, aligns with our goals. But we are yet to discuss these issues.”
Regarding Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Manna said Jamaat cannot participate in the election as their party registration has been scrapped.
He said unity can be formed in many ways, but firstly there should be balance. “We have to agree that democracy does not mean that any family or quarter will assume the office. If everyone agrees, then we will sit with an open mind.”
In response to a query regarding who would lead the unity if it is formed, Manna said, “This is a wrong concept. On Wednesday eight left-leaning parties formed a alliance, but there is no convener or president in the alliance.”
Asked when the announcement of the unity might come, Mahi said, “It is tough to specify any timeframe. It is a process.” In replying to another query whether Jamaat will be in the unity, Mahi said, “No electoral alliance will be formed with Jamaat.”
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