Bangladesh National Alliance Chairman Nazmul Huda yesterday said the BNP-led 19-party alliance gave legitimacy to the January 5 parliamentary elections as they boycotted the polls.
“It is illogical to boycott the elections apprehending vote rigging. Crores of voters were ready to cast their votes for the BNP. By boycotting the elections, the BNP-led 19-party alliance deprived many voters of casting their votes,” he said while addressing a discussion at the office of the newly formed party.
“The BNP prepared the ground and the Awami League-led grand alliance just used it properly,” Huda, also a former BNP leader, said.
He added: “So, the BNP-led 19-party alliance has no right to raise question about the legitimacy of the January 5 elections.”
“This is high time to bring about necessary changes in the Election Commission for holding free and fair elections. The BNP will have to set the stage for a credible election through constructive and non-violent movement.”