UNB, Dhaka :
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader on Wednesday said the country is now under the grip of ‘autocracy’ as all the power is concentrated in the hands of one person.
“The three main pillars of the state — the executive branch, the legislative and the lower courts of the judiciary — are in the hands of one person. The appointment to the High Court is also in her hands through the President,” he said.
GM Quader said, “So, all the power of the country is now in the hands of one person, and nothing happens without her command. It can never be called democracy. It’s autocracy when power is
abused and concentrated in the hands of one person.”
He came up with the remarks while speaking at a programme marking his 73rd birthday at Jatiya Party chairman’s Banani office.
GM Quader said corruption and politicisation are going on harming the interests of common people, while leaders and activists are amassing huge wealth unfairly.
He said their party will not remain as parasitic in the field of politics. “Jatiya Party has existence with its own politics. We’ll l move forward with our own politics.”
He said Jatiya Party has acceptance among people and it will continue to raise voice in public interests.
“Jatiya Party won’t bow down its head to anyone out of fear… No party evaluates a non-existent or rootless political party. In politics, people hate parasitic or rootless parties,” GM Quader observed.
He said their party will remain active in the field of politics in favour of people braving all barriers.
