Do not threaten street protests, offer alternative energy plan in parliament: Rizvi to opposition
He says opposition should present an alternative plan to tackle the ongoing energy crisis.
Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, the ruling BNP's acting secretary general and prime minister's adviser, today (4 September) urged the opposition to present an alternative plan for how the country can supply gas and electricity and where the necessary fuel can be sourced to tackle the ongoing crisis, rather than threatening street protests.
"Your demands for gas and electricity, long marches and programmes are fine. But give us an alternative – how will we supply gas and electricity, where will we get them from, and how?" he said while speaking as the chief guest during an event at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital.
He said the opposition should come up with a plan outlining steps to address the ongoing crisis.
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"Parliament provides an opportunity for opposition lawmakers to speak," he said, adding that criticising the government and holding programmes outside parliament are normal practices in a democracy, but offering suggestions to tackle a crisis is also necessary.
"I do not think deliberately creating a deadlock is right. Rather, a plan should be put forward on how this crisis can be resolved," Rizvi said.
He warned that repeating past mistakes would make the situation worse.
Rizvi said the gas and power crisis is linked to the ongoing international conflict and disruptions to the global fuel supply chain.
Restrictions on fuel transportation through the Strait of Hormuz have created difficulties in importing fuel, he added.
He also claimed that the crisis is not the government's fault.
