BNP received no official directive from govt to reach decision on July Charter in 7 days: Salahuddin

BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has accused the interim government and the National Consensus Commission of misleading the public regarding the implementation of the July Charter, saying the party has not received any official directive on the matter.

In a Facebook post this afternoon (11 November), Salahuddin said, "The government says it gave seven days [for a decision on charter implementation method] – but we did not receive any such proposal telling us to do this or that. These are all reports published in newspapers. We have not received any proposal officially." 

"We have already said that if the chief adviser wants to discuss any issue and invites us, we will go. So why would charter-implementation demands now go to the streets? The government and the Consensus Commission must answer why they deceived the nation," he said.

"The nation has already entered the election field. Candidates are out campaigning with their symbols on behalf of their parties. The nation is no longer involved in these distractions. The Election Commission will announce the election schedule in due time. The government will organise the election – this is the situation."

"Regarding the July Charter – the way it was formulated – we remain committed and pledged to upholding and implementing that charter," the post added.