Professor Asif Nazrul, the advisor on law, justice, and parliamentary affairs, clarified his remarks regarding the date of the upcoming general election today.
Elections, he claimed, are a crucial “policy decision.” Under the direction of the interim government’s chief adviser, the timing will be determined. He said that the chief adviser is the only person with the power to declare the election timing.
In response to a query from Dainik Manabzamin Editor-in-Chief Matiur Rahman Chowdhury on Thursday night’s “Ajaker Patrika” segment on Channel I, the legal advisor said that the next national election might take place in 2025. He added that he believed there were other “factors” involved. The advisor there said that was his main supposition.
In a clarification posted on Facebook, Dr Asif Nazrul, said, “In a recent TV discussion, I said that holding elections may be possible within the next year, but there are many factors in this regard. I did not get a chance to fully explain these factors there. But everyone would understand from the statements of our government that the issues of reform and political compromise are mentioned for holding the election. These are the factors.”
Asif Nazrul said, “I also spoke about reforms in the programme. Some other factors I also explained at the programme include formation of a search committee and the election commission, preparation of voter list etc. If these factors are alright, the election may be held next year. I also said that this is my primary assumption.”
The law adviser said these conditional assumptions are being shown by some media as announcement of election time. “I say politely that it is not correct,” he added.
