People have to wait to know who will be the opposition in the upcoming 12th parliament until the independent candidates who emerged victorious decide whether to form an alliance or remain separate, said Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq.
He made the remarks to the reporters after exchanging greetings with Awami League leaders and activists at Akhaura Municipal Muktomancha on Monday afternoon after being elected MP for the third consecutive time.
Anisul Huq said, "We will have to wait until it is clear whether the independent candidates who have secured seats in the parliament will form an alliance or they will remain separately."
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Regarding the environment of the 12th parliamentary election held on Sunday, the law minister said people have rejected the politics of terrorism in this election.
“The people recognized the politics of development. People have given a mandate to Sheikh Hasina to continue the politics of development of the country,” said the minister.
Uncertainty looms over who will constitute the opposition in the upcoming 12th parliament as independent candidates (62) secured the majority of seats after the Awami League (222) in Sunday's parliamentary election.
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