Election without Awami League won’t be acceptable: SHUJAN

Dilip Kumar Sarkar, the chief coordinator of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SHUJAN), stated on Wednesday (November 6) that an acceptable election cannot be achieved without the participation of the Awami League.

He said, "The elections of 2014, 2018, and 2024, though distinct, have each left the public dissatisfied. Just as the elections held without the BNP failed to gain public acceptance, attempting to exclude the Awami League would likely lead to low voter turnout."

Dilip Kumar made the statement at a press conference held at the Arjyalakshmi Auditorium on Sadar Road in Barishal city.

During the briefing, Dilip Kumar further stated that authoritarian practices within both the party and the nation have often resulted in decisions being controlled by a single individual, making it unjust to solely hold the party accountable for leadership issues.

He advocated for participatory elections, emphasising that millions still support the Awami League.

However, he also acknowledged that, over the past 15 years, some party members may have been involved in criminal activities, corruption, or other forms of misconduct.