A new scenario emerged in the Jatiya Party today, as its chief patron, Raushan Ershad, decided to participate in the upcoming elections as part of the Awami League-led grand alliance, while its general secretary chose to take his time.
Raushan, who is also the Leader of the Opposition, informed Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal of her decision in a letter.
Meanwhile, JP Chairman GM Quader sent a letter to the EC stating that, as the authorized person, he will nominate and symbolize the party`s candidates in the 12th national election.
Earlier today, JP Secretary General Mujibul Haque Chunnu said that his party will make a firm decision on whether or not to participate in the elections within the next day or two.
Raushan stated in the letter to the CEC that JP decided to participate in the election as part of the alliance based on the last three national elections in which JP participated as part of the AL-led alliance.
Raushan further said that JP-nominated candidates will have the option of running in the election with JP and its symbol, the "plough," or under the grand alliance.
"This will be considered only as an electoral alliance. Elected candidates of the Jatiya Party will follow the decision of the party after the election."
Kazi Mamum, who declared him as the spokesperson of Raushan submitted the letter to the EC.
