Ripon: Some parties looking for strategies to delay elections

Staff Reporter

BNP Vice Chairman Asaduzzaman Ripon has said some political parties are searching for various strategies to delay the elections. He made these remarks at a discussion meeting and prayer gathering organized on Friday (June 28) evening at Shimulia Primary School ground in Munshiganj on the occasion of Ziaur Rahman’s death anniversary.

Asaduzzaman Ripon said, “Some political parties believe that if they get more time, they can organize their party and find candidates. The reality is, they still cannot field candidates in 300 constituencies. This is an ominous sign for democracy.”

He further said, “If elections are not held as per the scheduled timeline or if there is any deviation from the roadmap, the democratic process of the country will face a threat. To sustain democracy, it is extremely important to hold elections through constitutional processes. Postponing elections under any pretext would not be right.”

Highlighting the history of BNP’s movements and struggles, he said, “Whenever BNP faced crises, leaders and activists participated in movements risking their lives. Those truly loyal to the party have never abandoned it. However, many who had left the party in the past are now returning.”