Jatiya party will participate in next election, says Raushan Ershad

Leader of the Opposition in parliament Raushan Ershad has confirmed her party's participation in the upcoming 12th national election stating that election is the only way to come to power or bring change, reports UNB.

"Election is the only way to come to power or bring change. The next national parliament election will be held according to the Constitution, and the Jatiya party will participate in that election," she said.

She mentioned that Jatiya Party has never boycotted elections and will not boycott in the future.

She also expressed hope that the next national election will be held in a free, fair and acceptable environment by preserving the continuity of the constitution.

The opposition leader came up with the observations in her closing speech in the discussion on a proposal on the golden jubilee of Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad on Monday.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday placed the proposal in the House on the 50th anniversary of parliament.

Raushan Ershad said Jatiya Party always believes in constructive politics.

"We never believed in destructive politics. From its political standpoint, the Jatiya Party is determined to maintain democracy and constitutional government in the country."

She mentioned that as the main opposition party it is playing a constructive and effective role in and outside parliament.

Describing the recent fire incident, the opposition leader said that the country has been experiencing terrible fire incidents for a few days.

"Unfortunately, fires are becoming a daily issue. The fire incidents have exposed our carelessness, mismanagement and negligence of duty in various areas," she said.