Khelafat Majlis exits 11-party alliance, criticizes government

Khelafat Majlis, a significant partner in Bangladesh's 11-party alliance, has announced its withdrawal from all coalition activities. The party's Central Majlis-e-Shura, in a session chaired by Maulana Abdul Basit Azad, concluded that the alliance was primarily an electoral arrangement that has now served its purpose following the national election.

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The alliance had primarily been an electoral arrangement and had effectively fulfilled its purpose with the completion of the national election.

Despite participating in some post-election alliance events, Khelafat Majlis will cease involvement in future coalition activities. However, the party indicated a willingness to continue efforts for broader unity focused on "the country, the nation and Islam" if deemed necessary. Its members of parliament will continue to serve within the Jatiya Sangsad as the opposition.

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efforts to build broader unity "for the country, the nation and Islam" would continue if necessary.

During the meeting, party leaders voiced criticism of the government's governance, specifically mentioning the "July Charter" and a February referendum. They alleged that the formation of a special committee for constitutional amendments did not fully respect the referendum's mandate. The party urged the government to establish a Constitutional Reform Council, fully implement the charter, and expedite trials related to the "July uprising" and events at Shapla Chattar.

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the formation of a special committee for constitutional amendments ignored the referendum's full mandate.

Khelafat Majlis warned of "serious trouble" if the government disregards the referendum's outcome. The party also announced plans for rallies across divisional headquarters and district towns in September to advocate for the charter's implementation and the referendum's verdict. Furthermore, they adopted a policy to actively participate in upcoming local government elections.

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the government would face "serious trouble" if it bypassed the referendum mandate.