Holding elections within the next six months is unrealistic, said Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of Jatiya Nagorik Committee, yesterday at an event in Panchagarh.
“Our demand should not be limited to holding an election after such a big uprising at the cost of so much blood, lives and everything,” he said.
“It is simply impossible to update the voter list and reform the judicial system within the six months,” he added. However, he said they will not disagree if the next general election is held within a logical time, reports BSS.
Sarjis said the interim government announced that the election would be held by mid-2026, “If they consider holding the election two to four months earlier [early 2026], it would be logical,” he said.
Sarjis said the Election Commission, judiciary, and law enforcement agencies need to be reformed to ensure a transparent election.
“We believe that the elections we are hoping for will align with the people’s expectations and aspirations, but only after the necessary reforms are implemented,” he added.
Sarjis also said groups comprising citizens from every district and upazila will be formed across the country to prevent corruption and irregularities.
He said Rangpur division, including Panchagarh, has faced significant neglect in development over the past 16 years.
“The people of Panchagarh deserve what is rightfully theirs, and we will work to secure that,” he said.
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