UNB, Dhaka :
Observing that ‘political diseases’ are becoming ‘contagious’ day by day, Gono Forum president Dr Kamal Hossain has said any negotiation to reach a consensus to break the country’s current political standoff should involve all political parties, not only the two major parties-Awami League and BNP.
“The country has not been leased out to two landlords (AL and BNP). The negotiation to reach a consensus should be held among all political parties and stakeholders, not only between the two parties,” he said in an interview with UNB.
Asked about the current culture of violence in political movements, Dr Kamal suggested any movement should be non-violent, free from clashes and violence saying, “No one can hang onto power forever ignoring people’s mandate. Today or tomorrow they (govt) will have to stand in the dock of people’s court.”
The eminent jurist said, the government will be forced to concede to people’s demand for reaching a political consensus. “The country cannot be ruled effectively ignoring public opinion.”
Citing that anti-Ershad movement was an example of successful non-violent movement, Dr Kamal said, “We had waged the movement against Ershad without resorting to any violence. No violence such as burning people had taken place, but he (Ershad) had killed people- he killed Noor Hossain and Dr Milon.”
Voicing deep worries over the present political situation, he said people want peace and stability, not conflict and violence.
About the constitution, Dr Kamal said the charter must be democratic and the government must be respectful to public opinions.
The constitution expert said no one thinks that the January-5 national election was a normal one at all.
Observing that ‘political diseases’ are becoming ‘contagious’ day by day, Gono Forum president Dr Kamal Hossain has said any negotiation to reach a consensus to break the country’s current political standoff should involve all political parties, not only the two major parties-Awami League and BNP.
“The country has not been leased out to two landlords (AL and BNP). The negotiation to reach a consensus should be held among all political parties and stakeholders, not only between the two parties,” he said in an interview with UNB.
Asked about the current culture of violence in political movements, Dr Kamal suggested any movement should be non-violent, free from clashes and violence saying, “No one can hang onto power forever ignoring people’s mandate. Today or tomorrow they (govt) will have to stand in the dock of people’s court.”
The eminent jurist said, the government will be forced to concede to people’s demand for reaching a political consensus. “The country cannot be ruled effectively ignoring public opinion.”
Citing that anti-Ershad movement was an example of successful non-violent movement, Dr Kamal said, “We had waged the movement against Ershad without resorting to any violence. No violence such as burning people had taken place, but he (Ershad) had killed people- he killed Noor Hossain and Dr Milon.”
Voicing deep worries over the present political situation, he said people want peace and stability, not conflict and violence.
About the constitution, Dr Kamal said the charter must be democratic and the government must be respectful to public opinions.
The constitution expert said no one thinks that the January-5 national election was a normal one at all.
