Farooq Hasan, Acting President of Gano Odhikar Parishad, has claimed that India wants to position Jatiya Party as the main opposition in Bangladesh, with the hidden goal of “rehabilitating” the Awami League. “If Jatiya Party contests the election, they could win over 100 seats. But behind this lies a deep conspiracy,” Hasan said, adding that election authorities and institutions remain under Awami League’s control. He asserted that 80% of the police and 70% of the administration back the ruling party, creating an uneven playing field. “In such a scenario, Jatiya Party is bound to perform well,” he remarked. Hasan said his party would participate only if elections are free, fair, and neutral, stressing the need for administrative restructuring. “If the government wishes, elections can be held as early as December instead of February,” he said.