Jatiya Party Secretary General Barrister Shamim Haider Patwari emphasized that only the party chairman can appoint someone as acting chairman during prolonged absence, and such a decision cannot be taken through any alternative means. He clarified that current Chairman GM Quader is in the country, healthy, and attending office regularly. He has not appointed anyone as acting chairman. Patwari condemned activities by expelled leaders, labeling their councils and meetings as unconstitutional and misleading, alleging they are misinterpreting court rulings to spread confusion. He reiterated that GM Quader continues to lead the party based on consensus and legal norms. On national elections, Patwari expressed concern over the lack of sincere government effort. He stated that if genuinely pursued, elections could be held within six months. He also criticized the Election Commission for excluding Jatiya Party from dialogue, citing this as evidence of an uneven playing field.