BNPleaders allegedly functioning as beneficiaries for Awami League, claims Hasnat
In a dramatic turn of events, the National Citizen Party (NCP) has accused several leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of being beneficiaries of the banned Awami League. Hasnat Abdullah, the NCP's Chief Coordinator (South), made these allegations at a press briefing held at the Election Commission building in Agargaon, Dhaka, on August 24.
Hasnat Abdullah claimed that some BNP leaders, including Barrister Rumin Farhana, are more aligned with the Awami League than the party itself. He warned that the people of Bangladesh will not accept another orchestrated election and urged BNP leaders to understand the pulse of the people after 2024 to avoid another crisis.
The accusations came after a scuffle broke out between BNP and NCP activists at the Election Commission auditorium during hearings on Brahmanbaria-2 and 3 constituencies. Mohammad Ataullah, joint chief organiser of the NCP, alleged that he was physically obstructed from entering the hearing and demanded a proper investigation into the incident.
The NCP has submitted a formal complaint letter to the Election Commission office over today's incident. The letter, signed by Ataullah and others, appeals for immediate criminal action against Rumin Farhana and her group, and for the Election Commission to establish itself as a genuine people's institution.
The complaint letter states that the Election Commission stands on "fascist black laws" and questions where the remote control of the Election Commission actually lies. Hasnat Abdullah further claimed that these BNP leaders are attempting to push Bangladesh toward another "prescriptive, stage-managed election."
Rumin Farhana, in response, has demanded justice from the Election Commission over the incident. However, the search results do not provide names of other persons listed with Rumin Farhana in the NCP list described by Hasnat Abdullah as "Awami League affairs secretaries."
In a more threatening tone, Ataullah has threatened to demand the resignation of the chief election commissioner if the Election Commission fails to play a fair and neutral role. Hasnat Abdullah warned that if the Election Commission continues to act as a "party office," the NCP will demand its reconstitution.
These allegations and threats come at a time when political tensions in Bangladesh are running high, and the upcoming elections are a source of much concern for many. The Election Commission and the political parties will need to navigate these challenges carefully to ensure a fair and peaceful election process.
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