The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

BNP Secretary General Khondoker Delwar Hossain yesterday alleged that the government does not want that the BNP to take part in the elections.

"They (government) do not sincerely want that BNP in the polls as they are yet to implement any of our seven-point demands," he said while talking to reporters at his NAM Flat before leaving for his hometown Manikganj.

The BNP leader said his party would take the decision on participation in the parliamentary elections as soon as the government accepts its demands.

Referring to the seven-point demand of the party he said the government had accepted six points, but none of the six demands had been met yet raising question about the sincerity of the government on holding the polls.

Khondoker Delwar said the BNP has all preparations to go to the elections but participation in the elections depends on the government and the election commission to clear the way for his party to contest the polls.

Asked whether BNP wants deferment of the election from December 18, he said it is the responsibility of the government and the election commission to take the BNP to the polls.