The allied parties and alliance want to give the decision on seat distribution or compromise in the 13th parliamentary election to BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman. Most leaders of the parties that have been with BNP for 17 years say that they believe that Tarique Rahman will make the right decision in this regard.
Allied parties and alliance leaders say that election preparations are underway across the country centered on February next year. BNP’s potential candidates are conducting election preparations in all constituencies. BNP’s potential candidates are also campaigning in the areas of the top leaders of the allied parties and alliances of the simultaneous movement. Many see this as an obstacle. Therefore, even if there is no seat agreement right now, they want to stay in the election field with verbal assurances. The leaders also expect a positive message in carrying out programs such as organizational preparations and mass mobilization.
It was learned from inquiries that the BNP’s liaison committee is holding series of meetings with allies on the ongoing situation, reform activities, and national election issues. Like-minded parties and alliances have expressed their confidence in most of the decisions taken by BNP so far. At the same time, BNP has also given positive messages to the parties regarding the upcoming 13th National Parliament elections. The issue of participating in the elections together or through seat sharing has also come up in the discussion in the coming days. However, BNP does not want to bring the issue of seat sharing as part of its strategy right now.
The 13th parliamentary election to BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman.
The party has told like-minded parties that if everything is in order, it will have a final discussion with them about the seats immediately after the election schedule is announced. It is also known from the sources of the Liaison Committee meeting that some have left the matter to BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman. Although the partners of the simultaneous movement have suppressed anger at the campaign of BNP leaders for the possible seats of the like-minded parties.
The leaders believe that even if they believe that the next elections will be free, fair and acceptable, they may face a difficult situation. For this, BNP and the partners of the simultaneous movement are taking steps with various strategies and calculations. As the election date approaches, they will determine the seat-sharing strategy in light of the situation. However, they will continue to hold more in-depth discussions with the BNP on various issues during this time. The leaders also believe that all types of hostility will be resolved before the election. Read More