Gono Forum yesterday demanded the restoration of caretaker government system in order to hold a free and fair election with the participation of all political parties.
Party President Dr Kamal Hossain at a press conference in his residence said: “The country is currently facing a constitutional and political crisis on the issue of the election time government.”
He urged the ruling government to hold a dialogue with the opposition parties to resolve the current political turmoil, which began after the AL government had dropped the election time caretaker system in the 15th amendment of the constitution.
On the issue of elections under the present government, Dr Kamal said the people of the country would not accept the voting under a partisan government and demanded creation of level-playing field for holding the polls.
He also demanded restoration of the caretaker government and strengthening of the Election Commission, giving them sufficient power to hold a fair election.
On the issue of the announced polls schedule, he said democracy was being misinterpreted and misused.
The EC announced the schedule without consulting and holding a dialogue with all political parties and this has ignited the political chaos again.