New political alliance launched

Ganotantra Mancha, a new platform of seven opposition parties, was launched on Monday with the objective to oust the government through a united movement.
The components of the alliance are Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Rob), Nagorik Oikya, Bangladesher Biplobi Workers Party, Gonosamhati Andolon, Gono Odhikar Parishad, Bhasani Onusari Parishad and Rastra Sangskar Andolon, reports UNB.
Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (Rob) President ASM Abdur Rob made a formal announcement about the platform at a press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU).
He said they floated the alliance due to the unavoidable necessity of history for building Bangladesh based on the spirit of the liberation war and the aspirations of people.
"This platform has been formed with an aim to oust the dictatorial government, changing the state's governance system, ensuring the constitutional reform and repairing the state," Rob said.
He urged people from all walks of life, including journalists, lawyers, professionals, workers, students, teachers, engineers, doctors, intellectuals and youths to join the platform for carrying out a struggle for rebuilding the nation.
The JSD president alleged that the government has got isolated from people as it has usurped power by rigging votes. "We make an open declaration that you must go and you must quit power. This government will be overthrown through a mass upsurge."
He said their alliance will wage a movement for the restoration of democracy. "We call upon people to join the movement. Everyone must take to the streets for democracy."
Nagorik Oikya convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna presented the framework of the 'Ganotantra Manch' at the press conference.
He said the country's people want a greater united movement on the streets with specific goals for bringing a change in the government. "That's why we consider it an urgent duty to take to the streets by forging a greater unity of political parties, people of all strata, all organisations and social forces as per the aspirations of people."
Manna said their platform thinks it will not be possible to restore people's voting rights, and democratic system, and establish a polls-time interim government for a fair and credible election without removing the current 'fascist' regime.