Govt to relax ban on indoor politics soon
Monday, 2 July 2007
Law and Information Adviser Mainul Hosein said Sunday the government is contemplating to allow indoor politics in a limited way, but did not spell out any timetable, report agencies.
Talking to reporters at his office, he said the government would have no objection if the political parties want to sit and discuss with the Election Commission (EC) the proposed electoral reforms.
"The political parties are talking about their reforms at home, but they are not allowed to do that in offices. We are now considering to draw a line so that they can discuss politics in their offices as well," Mainul told reporters in his office.
"We're contemplating to allow indoor politics in a limited way considering party reforms, holding their councils and elections," he said, adding it cannot be seen as permission for open politics.
Mainul said the parties would require prior permission to organise meetings and processions as "we will have to see the impact of party politics on the country."
On proposed reforms by different parties, he said the reforms must be implemented to make the democracy a success. Reforms are also needed to establish democracy within parties.
"The reforms are not aimed at making a success of the old and failed political leadership."
The Adviser, however, endorsed the pace of the party reforms admitting the fact that it is not an easy task for those who have undertaken the process.
Meanwhile, Communications Adviser MA Matin told the reporters that corrupt politicians, even if engaged in their party reform process, would not be spared.
Talking to reporters at his office, he said the government would have no objection if the political parties want to sit and discuss with the Election Commission (EC) the proposed electoral reforms.
"The political parties are talking about their reforms at home, but they are not allowed to do that in offices. We are now considering to draw a line so that they can discuss politics in their offices as well," Mainul told reporters in his office.
"We're contemplating to allow indoor politics in a limited way considering party reforms, holding their councils and elections," he said, adding it cannot be seen as permission for open politics.
Mainul said the parties would require prior permission to organise meetings and processions as "we will have to see the impact of party politics on the country."
On proposed reforms by different parties, he said the reforms must be implemented to make the democracy a success. Reforms are also needed to establish democracy within parties.
"The reforms are not aimed at making a success of the old and failed political leadership."
The Adviser, however, endorsed the pace of the party reforms admitting the fact that it is not an easy task for those who have undertaken the process.
Meanwhile, Communications Adviser MA Matin told the reporters that corrupt politicians, even if engaged in their party reform process, would not be spared.