NCP urges govt to clarify 'ambiguity' over caretaker government
“While the July Charter clearly outlines how a future caretaker government should be included, the government has yet to explain the unclear parts of the SC order,” he says
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has called on the government to clear the existing "ambiguity" surrounding the formation of a caretaker government.
Reacting to the Supreme Court's verdict on the reinstatement of the caretaker government system, the party's Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain said, "While the July Charter clearly outlines how a future caretaker government should be included, the government has yet to explain the unclear parts of the SC order."
Speaking at a press conference at the NCP's temporary central office in Banglamotor this evening (20 November), he also highlighted that following the verdict, questions have arisen. "Whether the provisions will follow the 13th amendment or the new procedure outlined in the July Charter."
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"The government has stated that it will follow the July Charter, but several political parties, especially the BNP, are demanding a return to the 13th amendment, which historically created political crises. This ambiguity is not being clarified by the government," he added.
The NCP leader noted that the most peaceful way to ensure power transfer is to implement the caretaker government as described in the July Charter without deviation.
Regarding the July Charter, Akhtar said the NCP has refrained from signing it due to lingering ambiguities. "Once the government clarifies and implements the July Charter as intended, we will sign it. Until then, the ambiguity continues to raise concerns."
Senior party leaders, including Senior Joint Convener Samantha Sharmin and Senior Joint Member Secretary Tasnim Jara, among others, were present at the conference.
Earlier today, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court issued a ruling that prospectively restores the provision for the Election-time Non-Partisan Caretaker Government (NPCG) system in the Constitution.
However, the verdict specified a phased implementation, stating the system will not apply to the imminent 13th national elections.
