BNP has no headache about the alliance; those wanting to stay will be given support while leaving parties won’t be stopped. For the time being, they will not go for any joint programme.
BNP leaders have said that the issue of alliance comes when there is an election or an anti-government campaign. But in the near future, there’s no sign of any movement. Therefore, the party has concentrated on unifying and solidifying itself.
BNP sources say that if any party wants to leave on an irrational reason then their departure won’t be prevented. The advice to allies is to strengthen their base and become active on the roads.
BNP standing committee member Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain said, “Currently, we are focusing on own agenda and organisation.”
Coordinator of the 20-party alliance, Nazrul Islam Khan, says: “Every party has the right to strengthen its core.”
Citing inactivity of the Jatiya Oikkya Front, Kader Siddiqui of Krishak Sramik Janata League left the alliance and no visible effort was taken by BNP to stop him.
BNP leaders are saying: “We have to go to the people on the issues like murder, rape, share market scandal and disappearances, sitting in AC rooms and talking will not improve the status of the alliance.”
Alliance partners will have to come out on the streets and take part in programmes; they simply cannot expect to get all the benefits and do none of the hard work, BNP leaders feel.
The country is facing floods now and many people are affected; allies should take their own initiative to hand out relief said a BNP leader, adding: “If they need money, we can support them.”
BNP standing committee member, Selima Rahman, commented: “Since BNP is busy with own programmes, it cannot get involved in events with the alliance members; however, if the allies plan anything, we can provide support.”