“The people are the legitimacy”—this short sentence can be found in today's Facebook status of Nahid Islam, the former information and broadcasting advisor to the interim government. However, many believe that this is not just a message, but also an indication of a major political change.
Nahid Islam resigned from the post of advisor this afternoon. His decision has sparked widespread discussion in political circles. Many important figures, especially Sarjis Alam, coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement, have welcomed his resignation.
It is worth noting that the National Citizens Committee and the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement will announce a new party on February 28, said Sarjis Alam, the chief organizer of the National Citizens Committee. Nahid Islam may be seen as the convener of this new party.
