BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed has said his recent remarks about the July warriors were misinterpreted as only a partial part of his statement was by quoted, clarifying that he actually intended to honour them, not label them as 'cohorts of fascists', report agencies.
Speaking at a press conference at the BNP Chairperson's Gulshan office, he also said he agreed with the Jamaat Ameer that no one should describe the July fighters as associates of fascist forces, and he called on everyone to uphold that spirit.
"Confusion has arisen-or perhaps an attempt has been made to create it-over my statement yesterday (Saturday). A political party (NCP), in its press conference, urged me to based on my partial excerpts of my remarks. I welcome such political practice,s because this is how democracy should function," Salahuddin said.
Reading out his Saturday's remarks, the BNP leader said he noted that some unruly elements, posing as students, infiltrated the gathering of July fighters and caused chaos ahead of the July Charter signing ceremony at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Friday and he clarified that he believed those elements were cohorts of the Awami fascist forces.
Salahuddin said he had also said no genuine July fighter, or any individual or organisation involved in the mass uprising, could have taken part in such acts.
"My statement was clear. Through my remarks, I actually tried to honour the individuals, organisations, and forces associated with the July uprising so that no one could ever accuse them of unruly behaviour or tarnish their reputation," he explained.
The BNP leader said he believed his words were not distorted but the NCP might have spoken based on a partial excerpt of his full statement.
He said the July uprising was a major milestone in Bangladesh's national life and played an important role in moving the country forward.
"We want to preserve the spirit of national unity against fascism and build a strong, democratic state and society.
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