BNP-Jamaat conflict becomes more pronounced over elections
The distance between BNP and Jamaat, long-time allies in Bangladeshi politics, has become more apparent. The two parties are now in completely different positions on the outline and timing of the national election.
BNP wants early national elections, but Jamaat wants Election after reformIn addition, the differences between the two parties have deepened over local government elections and the seat distribution system.
BNP's position: The party wants early elections
BNP is trying to achieve early elections through agitation against the government. The party believes that if it can create enough pressure on the government, National elections may be held soon.
In a recent meeting with the Election Commission (EC), BNP leaders wanted to know, What kind of preparations is the EC making for the elections?.
At the meeting, the EC said they are working towards holding national elections by December. BNP leaders have expressed their positive attitude towards this deadline, but have expressed concerns about the impartiality of the Election Commission.
A senior BNP leader said, "We want immediate elections. The government cannot be allowed to remain in power immorally."
Jamaat's position: No elections without reforms
On the other hand, before the Jamaat-e-Islami elections, Wants to ensure important reformsThe party believes that elections will not be free and fair if they are held without necessary reforms.
Recently, a delegation of Jamaat held a meeting with the Election Commission. The party's Secretary General Mia Golam ParwarJamaat in a meeting held under its leadership Votes in favor of holding national elections after reforms.
He said, "The desire of the people of the country is to hold local government elections before the national elections. We respect the people's opinions."
This position of Jamaat is completely opposite to that of BNP. BNP before the national elections No local elections wanted, because they think it's a government tactic.
Two parties disagree on local government elections
Before the national election BNP and Jamaat are at two poles on the question of whether local government elections should be held.
✅ BNP's position: The party believes that if local elections are held before the national elections, it will be a government Could be a strategy., which will divide the opposition parties.
✅ Jamaat's position: The party sees local elections as part of democracy and says, There is no problem if local government elections are held before the national elections..
According to political analysts, This position of Jamaat could further complicate the ongoing political strategy between the government and the BNP.
Disagreement over proportional seat distribution
The disagreement between BNP and Jamaat over the election system is also clear.
🔹 Jamaat's proposal: The party is in favor of distributing seats through the proportional representation system. They claim that this system will ensure representation of all parties and maintain political balance.
🔹 BNP's position: The party is against this system. They want the traditional “First Past the Post” Let there be an election in the manner, where The candidate who receives the most votes will be the winner..
BNP-Jamaat conflict: Increasing political instability?
According to political analysts, this gap between BNP and Jamaat Weakening the unity of the opposition camp And in this The government can benefit.
📌 BNP's challenge:
- Keeping Jamaat at a distance could weaken the party in the movement.
- If Jamaat runs independently, the opposition vote could be split.
📌 Jamaat's challenge:
- There are questions about how effective they will be in national politics without the support of a major political party like the BNP.
- If they compromise with the government, it could create discontent among hardline supporters.
Last words
The political relationship between BNP and Jamaat is now facing a difficult test. Once powerful allies are now walking different paths with electoral strategies and political positions.
✅ BNP wants quick elections, Jamaat wants elections after reforms.
✅ BNP does not want local elections before the national elections, Jamaat does.
✅ BNP wants the traditional voting system, Jamaat wants the proportional representation system.
This difference clearly shows, The BNP-Jamaat relationship is weakening further and their position in the next elections is still uncertain.
Political analysts say, If this distance increases further, the future of opposition unity may be threatened. Now it remains to be seen whether the two parties can ultimately maintain unity, or whether they will go their separate ways to protect their own interests!
