GM Quader , the leader of the Jatiya Party (JP), has pledged to protest against injustice and inequality.
He announced that the party will hold a rally in Kakrail on Saturday, despite the risks involved.
This announcement came during a press conference at the JP office in Banani on Friday, where he shared the party`s journey from the 2008 elections to the upcoming 2024 elections.
This decision follows an incident on Thursday evening when students protesting against inequality were attacked at the JP central office.
The JP claims that its members were preparing for the rally at that time.
Condemning the violence, Quader said, "Our rally on November 2nd will go ahead. Don`t be afraid. We are ready to face any danger, and we are willing to give our lives for this cause. We want to see how many people they will harm. Islam teaches us to speak out against injustice. If we cannot protest with our hands, we should do it with our words. We must act on this."
Quader emphasized that the JP has done nothing wrong. "We are being wrongly labeled as criminals, and we don`t understand why this is happening," he said.
He expressed concerns about ongoing attempts to undermine the JP. "Even after many efforts to bury us, we have risen again. No one can destroy us. We focus on working together, not on violence or oppression. We have provided good governance and rights to the people, and they remember that."
Quader noted that attempts to undermine the JP began back in 1990.
He now feels that these efforts have continued, especially since the formation of an interim government. "People say we are allies of the Awami League, but that is not true. We joined with them in 2008, but we did not agree with all their actions."
He reminded everyone that the JP boycotted the 2014 elections and faced challenges, including threats to their lives. "We should be free to choose our alliances and decide when to participate in elections," he said.
Quader has also shared these concerns with local and international media.
He expressed disappointment with the current state of politics in the country, saying, "It seems some people have taken control. The country is divided, and it feels like they are deciding who is guilty and who is innocent."
He also voiced his disappointment regarding the party’s chief advisor, Professor Muhammad Yunus. "We see him as the guardian of the nation. If his close associates have accused us and he remains silent, it feels like he is approving those accusations," Quader stated.
In conclusion, he called on the chief advisor to treat everyone equally and recognize that everyone makes mistakes.
The press conference was attended by other JP leaders, including Secretary General Md. Mujibul Haque and several presidium members.
