Abu Sayeed slams media for 'twisting' reform idea

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Awami League (AL) Presidium Member Motia Chowdhury briefing journalists near AL chief's residence in the city Sunday remarking her party colleague Abdur Razzak's reform proposals as going against its constitution. — FocusBangla

Senior Awami League (AL) leader Abu Sayeed claimed Sunday that presidium member Abdur Razzak did not make any demand for the exclusion of Sheikh Hasina from the party, reports bdnews24.com.
Sayeed accused the media of twisting Razzak's personal reform proposals, made during a meeting with the media at his Dhanmondi home Saturday.
Razzak's unendorsed proposals include the election of party leaders from every level by a secret ballot and restricting the posts of president and general secretary to two consecutive terms.
Additionally, government and party positions could not be held simultaneously by the same person, according to Razzak's plan.
"Razzak's proposal is not a complete one. It's just a summary. The party's senior leaders will make their proposals in one week's time," Sayeed said.
"All proposals, made by party leaders, will be discussed with grassroots level activists before being put to the AL Central Working Committee. Endorsement will be required from the council meeting," Sayeed added.
AL presidium member Motia Chowdhury said that the reform proposals were conceived entirely by Razzak alone and went against the AL's constitution.
Razzak stated that his proposals were a personal conception.