State Minister for Information Mohammad Ali Arafat on Saturday said that there is no opportunity for the government to form a commission on quota reform before the ongoing judicial process is fully completed.
He said these things during a press briefing at the Dhaka District Awami League office in Tejgaon.
The state minister said that the government remains positive about addressing the quota issue
However, he criticized the students protesting against the quota system for repeatedly revising their demands and misleading the public.
He urged the protesters to wait for the government’s response following the court proceedings on quota.
Anti-quota movement: Protesters to march towards Bangabhaban on SundayThe agitators are demanding a solution to the quota problem in Parliament, but court matters cannot be resolved through the executive branch, said the state minister.
Arafat emphasized that while merit should be assessed, it is crucial not to underestimate or neglect the backward population.
He said that from time to time issues like quotas can be modernized by taking into consideration changes in conditions and circumstances, among other factors.
Arafat noted that the protesters seem to lack a clear understanding of the quota system and have been making inconsistent demands.
Arafat also raised concerns about the participation of what he termed as an "anti-national entity" in the movement, which, according to him, is diverting the focus of regular students.
He also stressed that the contributions of freedom fighters should not be dismissed.
