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Mob violence spreading for lack of elected govt: Mintoo
Stating that the BNP does not believe in mob culture, BNP Vice Chairman Abdul Awal Mintoo on Tuesday said the incidents of mob violence are taking place due to the absence of an elected government in the country.
“Mob justice is never acceptable under any circumstances. These incidents are happening because there is no elected government in place,” he told a leaflet distribution programme in Uttara aiming to promote the BNP’s 31-point reform outline.
Mob violence is being used to create an unstable situation in the country, said Mintoo, adding, “Those involved in mob violence must be quickly identified, brought under the law, and punished. The BNP does not believe in mob culture.”
He also alleged that reforms and justice are being used as a pretext to cause unnecessary delays and obstruct the upcoming election.
The BNP leader said both reforms and the trial of those involved in mass killings during last year’s mass uprising can continue even after the election.
“Reform is a continuous process, and for the country’s development, reforms are always needed. We must also ensure justice, but that should not be a reason to delay the election,” he said.
Mintoo, also a well-known businessman, said the election should be held as soon as possible to restore stability and revive the economy. “Without an elected government, economic growth and development are not possible. The election must be held without delay to meet the people’s expectations.”
He said the BNP is now more than just a political party as it has become a people’s party.
Mintoo reaffirmed the BNP’s commitment to bringing positive change by reforming the state structure and institutions, based on the party’s 31-point reform agenda. “The BNP believes in reform, which is why the party presented this 31-point outline a long time ago.”
He said BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman prepared the 31-point reform plan after listening to people across the country. “This proposal can help turn Bangladesh into a modern, prosperous country.”
If voted into power, Mintoo said, the BNP will implement this 31-point agenda under the leadership of Tarique Rahman to build a better, stronger, and more democratic Bangladesh, reports UNB.