One-party democracy in country
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad yesterday alleged that there is no democracy in the country.
“The country now is witnessing a one party democracy. We don't want this kind of a system. People want to get rid of this situation,” he said.
Ershad was speaking at a views-exchange meeting with the leaders of Tanti Party at his political office in the capital's Banani.
People expect there will be democracy of peace and that would be possible if the JP returns to power, added the party chief.
Referring to recent killings and abductions, the former military ruler said there was “democracy” during the rule of Jatiya Party. “But what's happening now in the name of democracy? People are not safe in and outside home.”
Also a special envoy to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Ershad blasted the government for not taking any action to avoid road accidents during the Eid holidays.
“Though over 100 people were killed during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays, the government didn't take any strict measures to avoid accidents. They are only thinking about how to stay in power,” he said.
He criticised BNP for not fixing time to launch an anti-government movement. “The BNP fixes dates repeatedly like the dates for hearings in the Penal Court,” he added.
He thanked the PM for taking action against former minister Abdul Latif Siddique for hurting religious sentiment of the Muslims and hoped that the government will put him on trail if he returns home.
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