AL’s participation in polls: Anti-Discrimination Student Movement condemns Badiul Alam’s remark
It urged Majumder to retract his statement
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has condemned Electoral System Reform Commission chief Badiul Alam Majumder's remark that there is no obstacle for Awami League to participate in the upcoming national election.
"The Awami League is responsible for several genocides in Bangladesh and has been involved in numerous human rights violations over the past 16 years, including disappearances, murders, and extrajudicial killings. Allowing a party that has undermined the electoral system of Bangladesh to participate in future elections goes against the will of the people," said the student movement in a press release today (19 December).
Addressing reporters' query whether the Awami League will be able to participate in the elections, Badiul Alam, speaking at an event in Rangpur yesterday, said, "Like you, we are also waiting to see this. I don't see any obstacles. I don't think any barriers are being created for them."
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He added, "We want an inclusive election. Those who are prepared to join polls should be able to do so without any hindrance. There will be no obstructions. I hope all parties will take part in the elections."
The Anti-Discrimination Student Movement requested Badiul Alam Majumder to retract his statement and take necessary actions to prevent the Awami League from taking part in the elections.
"We oppose Awami League's participation in any political activities. If the Awami League is allowed to participate in elections, it would undermine the sacrifices made by the martyrs of the July uprising," the organisation said in the media release.
