If the next elections are held before reforms are carried out, it will not be as per the people's expectations, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman said on Saturday night.
The Jamaat chief came up with the remarks after the meeting held at the Chief Adviser’s official residence state guesthouse Jamuna.
He said that the chief adviser has taken the responsibility for implementing reforms.
"So, we think that if elections are held before reforms are completed, they may not align with the people's expectations," he added.
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He said that the July Uprising brought change in 2024, emphasizing that reforms and trials are essential for fair elections.
"A unified election will be held only through these reforms and trials. Those who will participate in the elections cannot be involved in any conspiracy. The influence of muscle power and black money will not work here."
Shafiqur Rahman added that, while unaware of other political parties' demands, their priority is reform and justice for those involved in the July massacre.
The Jamaat Ameer said, "The main motto of democracy is, we will express our own opinion. We will respect the opinion of others. If we love the country, then we will protect that respect."
He also highlighted two key paths: reforms and elections.
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Earlier, people were deprived of their right to vote. This time they want to exercise this right without hesitation and will definitely get this opportunity, he hoped.
The Jamaat Ameer mentioned that Professor Yunus was somewhat embarrassed by recent unusual events in the country, leading him to consider resigning. However, this was not officially announced and is not expected to happen.
A delegation of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami held talks with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday evening to discuss issues related to the next national election and reforms.
Earlier in the day, a four-member BNP delegation, led by Standing Committee Member Dr Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, joined the meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Yunus as part of efforts to defuse mounting political tension in the country.