BNP’s nomination form sale in full swing on day 2

For the second day today, BNP’s central office in Nayapaltan is teeming with supporters and activists for occasion of sale of nomination forms.

Thousands in number, the crowd on the streets were seeing wooing their leaders with banners and festoons in a festive atmosphere.

The sale began yesterday with the collection of three forms for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who wishes to contest from jail, for Feni and Bogura.

WHEN IS THE ELECTION?

Yesterday, a fresh election schedule was announced by the Election Commission.

According to the latest updates, the election will now be held on December 30, what was previously on December 23. Accordingly, the last date of nomination filing has been extended to November 28.

Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda has said the deferral has been made in perspective of opposition parties seeking delay in the election.

While the commission maintains that there is no scope to change the schedule any further, Jatiya Oikyafront wishes to make a request in person.

IS EVERYONE PARTICIPATING?

Chief Election Commissioner has said that there is a congenial atmosphere in the country – echoing the words of the ruling party.

However, major opposition alliances like the Jatiya Oikyafront, which includes BNP, and the Bikalpa Dhara-led Juktafront have sought for delaying the schedule.

Until thus far, it seems that the coming parliamentary election will not be the “non-participatory election” that was its predecessor.

All the major political parties are gearing up to contest in the election and there has been no threats of a boycott or withdrawal unlike the last time.