United News of Bangladesh

Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal President Abdul Monayem Munna on Monday said it is not possible to establish a lasting political position through unruly behaviour and reckless remarks. “The people of Bangladesh are conscious, knowledgeable and wise. They do not make mistakes in taking decisions,” he said while addressing a views-exchange meeting with newly elected central leaders of Jubo Dal at a hotel in Nayapaltan in the capital. The meeting was organised to discuss the current political situation and strengthen the organisational capacity of the party. Referring to the political situation, Munna said leaders and activists must remain vigilant. “The culture of mob politics that emerged during the tenure of the interim government, along with an unruly group, is now trying to raise its head in politics. As president of Jubo Dal, I want to tell them that clever rhetoric and irresponsible remarks cannot create a permanent political position,” he said. Sharing his four decades of political experience, Munna said patience, discipline and steady organisational work are the key elements of successful politics. “In politics, being slow and steady, calm and quiet is most important. I would urge them to speak in political language, conduct organisational activities properly and refrain from making reckless comments,” he said. Describing Jubo Dal as the largest and strongest associate body of BNP, Munna said the organisation is well aware of its own strength and capacity. “We are a very strong and well-organised force. Through our organisational strength, we will face all challenges on the streets,” he added. Munna said the sacrifices and struggles of party leaders and activists have been duly recognised in the newly formed committee. He said around 114 members from the previous committee have been retained in the new one in recognition of their contributions to political movements and struggles. “However, it was not possible to accommodate some other dedicated leaders this time,” he said. “For those who could not be included this time, we are trying to create opportunities. Efforts will be made to involve at least another 100 leaders in various ways. So there is no reason for disappointment,” he said. Munna said appointments were not made based on seniority or junior status; rather, individual contributions to movements and struggles were taken into consideration. He also said Jubo Dal leaders and activists could not properly carry out social programmes in the past due to an unfavourable political environment but such activities would be expanded on a larger scale in the future. Speaking at the programme, Jubo Dal General Secretary Mohammad Nurul Islam Nayan said many leaders were expelled, committees dissolved and show-cause notices issued at different times following allegations after the mass uprising. “In some cases, we even held press conferences and called on law enforcement agencies to arrest the accused. Many of them were close to us and had contributions to the party, but organisational action became necessary to maintain party discipline,” he said. Nayan warned that no one would be spared if their actions tarnished the image of the organisation. Leaders of the newly formed central committee were present at the meeting. Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal announced its 151-member full-fledged central executive committee on Thursday, appointing Abdul Monayem Munna as president and Mohammad Nurul Islam Nayan as general secretary.