Vested quarter deliberately misinterpreting BNP stance on reforms: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has alleged that a vested quarter is deliberately misinterpreting the statement of BNP’s stance on reforms.

He said the party fully supports the necessary reforms required for a free and fair election.

Fakhrul was talking to reporters at his residence in Thakurgaon district town on Wednesday, according to a UNB report.

“Our stance on reforms is being misinterpreted. Some certain quarters are spreading misinformation that BNP wants elections first and reforms later. This is completely false. We have always advocated for reforms,” said the BNP leader.

“We have said that the minimum necessary reforms must be implemented to ensure a fair and free election. At no point have we said elections first and reforms later. This is a distortion of our position, aimed at misleading the public,” he added.

He also emphasised BNP’s strong support for reforms in the electoral system, law enforcement and the judiciary to ensure a fair election process.

Mentioning those involved in the reform as scholar, wise and people with great degrees, the BNP leader said “We respect and honour them. However, if they act beyond public interest, we cannot support that.”

“Democracy is the best system of governance. If any political party turns authoritarian after coming to power, the people will remove them. They will face the same fate as the Awami League government,” he warned.

“Every political party has its own opinions, but it is the people who will decide which is best for them. Political parties will present their policies to the public and those who receive the people’s support will form the government and parliament—that is democracy,” he added.