Ershad uncertain about polls
Jatiya Party Chairman HM Ershad yesterday said the “two women” have pushed the country backwards and now the next general election has become uncertain.
While launching of a local newspaper in Rangpur, Ershad, a key leader in the Awami League-led ruling grand alliance government, criticised Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia for the present “sorry state” of the country.
He said he was “sure” that hartal, arson, killing and conflict would escalate after Eid.
“I see clearly that hartal, arson, killing and conflict will surely take place after Eid. I am doubtful about the next polls and therefore people are looking for a third alternative force,” he said.
“I have 200 prospective candidates [to contest in the next election] to go to power as the third force and I have already started work to give nomination for all 300 seats from my party alone.”
Former military ruler turned politician Ershad said he wished to go to power once again before he took his last breath.
Titled Amader Protidin, the newspaper would be published from Rangpur and Anisul Islam Mandal, a JP MP from Rangpur-2, would act as its editor and publisher.
-With The Daily Star input
