Rizvi slams Adviser Nahid over remarks on political parties
Staff Reporter :
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday criticized Information Adviser Nahid Islam for his comment that political parties are attempting to undermine the interim government. He warned that such remarks could disrupt national unity.
“I believe he (the adviser) should have refrained from making such comments. His statement was inappropriate and might lead to divisions in national unity,” Rizvi stated during a press conference at the party’s Nayapaltan central office in the city.
He emphasized that the interim government’s primary duty is to ensure a free, fair, and inclusive election promptly, in line with the people’s aspirations and sentiments.
“Any contradictory or contentious remarks from their (government’s) side could harm national cohesion,” the BNP leader added.
Rizvi further noted that constructive criticism from political parties and professional groups can benefit the government. “Criticism is crucial for strengthening democracy. This cannot be dismissed. The adviser’s statement risks fostering disunity.”
He highlighted the significance of the unity demonstrated by democratic political parties despite both local and international challenges. “The government must acknowledge this unity,” he asserted. According to Rizvi, political parties have consistently urged the government to organize elections after implementing necessary reforms within a reasonable timeframe.
“Why react so strongly to political parties’ demand for elections? Elections are central to democratic practice and progress,” he remarked.
He urged the government to heed the political parties’ calls for holding the next national election following required reforms.
The BNP leader expressed confidence that the people would give their mandate for forming an elected government through a credible election.
Previously, on Wednesday, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Nahid Islam reportedly accused political parties of prioritizing elections over reforms. During a meeting at the Secretariat with a delegation from British Global Partners Governance (GPG), the adviser also suggested that political parties were trying to destabilize the interim government.
