The seven-point demand floated by Jatiya Oikya Front are seven conspiracies to foil the next national election, says senior Awami League leader Obaidul Quader.
“Those leaders got united today. Have people accepted their unity? Their leader Kamal Hossain is on the stage while Tarique Rahman is behind,” he said on Wednesday.
The ruling party general secretary’s remarks came while speaking at a rally in Gazipur organised by the local Awami League.
Mainul Hosein was not arrested as a leader of the Oikya Front but as an offender, he added.
“BNP now got united with the leaders of minus-2 formula and is demanding his release. Architect of the Constitution Dr Kamal Hossain has joined hands with BNP, who is the introducer of dirty politics. So, Kamal is now a spoiled politician,” said Quader, who serves as the road transport minister.
Warning to local AL leaders, Quader said that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina pardoned rival candidates in Upazila and municipality elections. “If any rival candidate is found in the national election, he/she will be expelled from the party immediately.”
Later, the minister formally inaugurated the election campaign and rally of the party from Tongi and also distributed leaflets among people.