DUCSU elections: UPDF commander Ranjan Mani Chakma’s son nominated for Chhatra Dal panel

❐ DU Correspondent

Chhatra Dal (JCD) has come under intense criticism for its candidate list for the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) elections. The party has nominated Chimchimya Chakma, son of Ranjan Moni Chakma (Adi), a company commander of the Sajek area of ​​the hill armed group United People’s Democratic Front (UPDF), to contest for the post of sports secretary.

The UPDF has been carrying out separatist and armed activities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts for a long time. After information emerged that the son of the leader of this organization, which has been identified as a threat to the independence and sovereignty of Bangladesh, is participating in the university elections, widespread criticism has begun surrounding the decision of the Chhatra Dal.

Political analysts say that when the student organization of a national political party nominates the son of the leader of an organization involved in anti-state activities, it is not only questionable, but also carries a dangerous message for national politics.

According to them, by nominating such a candidate in an important election like DUCSU, the Chhatra Dal has made its political position weak and controversial.

Dhaka University students have also expressed their anger over the decision, many of whom believe that the Chhatra Dal is pushing campus politics towards instability by nominating a family member of an armed organization leader.

There is also reportedly dissatisfaction within the Chhatra Dal. A senior leader of the party, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, “There are many students who are qualified to nominate for the post of sports secretary. Nominating the son of a UPDF leader there is a suicidal decision for the organization.”

Political analysts say that major student organizations have already come up with various strategies around the DUCSU elections. However, this nomination of Chhatra Dal has not only sparked controversy, but also raised questions about their political responsibility.