The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has sharply criticized the announcement of the election roadmap before finalizing the July Charter, calling it a violation of commitments made by the Consensus Commission and the interim government.
NCP leader Ariful Islam Adib said the public expected justice and reform from the government, but the lack of a clear implementation roadmap in the July Charter draft was deeply disappointing. Adib revealed that six proposals were discussed within the Consensus Commission, including demands for a Constituent Assembly election, while other parties pushed for a referendum or constitutional reforms.
He expressed frustration that, despite these discussions, the Chief Adviser unilaterally announced an election date. “We accepted it in the greater interest of the nation, but it was agreed that substantial progress in reforms and justice must precede elections,” Adib stressed.
He warned that preparing for elections without finalizing the Charter’s implementation process risks future political crises.