Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said holding the next election depends on ensuring reforms and justice, warning that a failure to meet these conditions could make the polls uncertain.
Speaking at a press briefing at Hotel Westin in Dhaka on Thursday, Shafiqur emphasized the importance of timely reform, reports Bangla Tribune.
“The election must be held only after reforms and justice are ensured, but the process should not be unnecessarily delayed,” he said.
He also stressed the need for an election process that would be beyond question. “The election has to be conducted in such a way that no one can raise questions about it,” he added.
Highlighting the role of political parties, the Jamaat ameer said: “Reforms must be carried out. Political parties are the main stakeholders in this process. The sooner these parties cooperate, the sooner the election will be held.”
Shafiqur warned that the absence of political cooperation would create uncertainty. “If the political parties fail to cooperate with the reforms, and if the reforms are not implemented, the election will become uncertain,” he said.
Calling on political parties to face reality, he urged them to extend full cooperation in the reform process.
Shafiqur also emphasized the need for transparent justice, stating that the public must see visible accountability.
