AL wants to scrap CG system to prolong power
BNP Secretary General Khandaker Delwar Hossain yesterday said the ruling Awami League (AL) wants to scrap the caretaker government system amending the constitution to assume power again through stage-managed election.
"They (AL) want to hold election staying in power but the people will not accept it," he said while talking to reporters at his Armanitola residence in the old part of the capital.
Delwar said besides the opinion of the majority in the house, the opinion of public should also be sought for amending the constitution.
He also found no rationale for seeking the suggestion of the Law Commission on the amendment of the constitution and said the ministry concerned can take initiative in this regard and it could be discussed in the house.
Law Minister Shafique Ahmed on Thursday said the government has initiated a move to 'update the constitution' by bringing the 15th amendment to changes in various provisions including the one related to the caretaker government, tenure of parliament and the local government system.
Delwar said any amendment to the constitution has to be done on the basis of all-party consensus after discussion in the house.
"Any change in the constitution could not be done on a unilateral decision," he added.
Delwar, however, welcomed the view of LGRD Minister Syed Ashraful Islam who said the amendments would be done through discussion with all parties.
The BNP leader also reiterated his stance regarding joining in parliament saying that his party will attend the house if the congenial atmosphere is created.
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