LONDON: The United Kingdom Conservative Party leader and MP, Bob Blackman, has urged Bangladesh’s interim government, headed by Muhammad Yunus, to ensure free, fair, and inclusive elections in the country.
He emphasised the need to make minorities, who endured hardship following last year’s July demonstrations, equal stakeholders in the country’s social and political sphere.
“I urge the present government in Bangladesh to ensure a free, fair, transparent, participatory and inclusive election in Bangladesh. Elections are the foundation for democracy and a true reflection of people's will. The Yunus government assumed office with the promise of re-establishing the rule of law and ensure justice and fair play. However, despite promises and pledges, the progress on democratic reform and restoration of constitutional values and governance have not been on expected lines, ” read a statement issued by Blackman which was posted on his social media platform.