Gono Odhikar Parishad left Ganatantra Mancha to increase organisational strength
Staff Reporter :
Gono Odhikar Parishad left the newly formed political alliance named ‘Ganatantra Mancha’, floated by seven political parties in the country.
Convener of Gono Odhikar Parishad Reza Kibria said that his party left the Ganatantra Mancha alliance in a view to increase their organisational strength.
“It is needed to increase our organisational strength to be able to unseat the illegitimate the incumbent government. People can evaluate how much organisational power the Ganatantra Mancha has. We did not think we could grow from this alliance,” he said while talking to reporters after attending a programme at Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) on Monday.
According to multiple sources, Gono Odhikar Parishad left the platform amid internal conflicts and mutual doubts within the alliance.
On August 8, 2022, seven political parties – Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD-Rab), Nagorik Oikya, Biplobi Workers Party, Gono Odhikar Parishad, Bhasani Onusari Parishad, Rastra Sangskar Andolon and Gonosanghati Andolon – launched the new alliance named ‘Ganatantra Mancha’ aiming to change the government through simultaneous movement.
Reza Kibria, son of slain former Awami League Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria, also clarified there is no possibility to form an alliance with the ruling party.
He also announced to continue the movement against the government to establish people’s right to vote and restoration of the democracy in the country.
According to the Convener of Gono Odhikar Parishad, “We have engaged in discussions with the BNP regarding the anti-government movement. Whenever the Ganatantra Mancha organises any anti-government programme, we will be there. But, it is not an effective group.”
When asked if their departure from the alliance was a strategy to secure registration from the Election Commission, Reza Kibria said, “No, that is not the reason behind our decision. Our primary focus is on organisational work.”
He, however, said that their leaders and activists are occupied with their responsibilities and do not have the time to dedicate to Ganatantra Mancha’s programmes.
