Unopposed election: PM laments Dr Kamal stance

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday lamented the stance of Dr Kamal Hossain over the uncontested election of some MPs in the last election though he himself was elected unopposed in 1970 and 1973. Without mentioning anybody's name, Sheikh Hasina said one leader who was in Awami League is now very much vocal against the uncontested election."That leader was also elected in by-elections in 1970 and 1973. Those seats fell vacant as Bangabandhu had vacated those at that time," she said. Hasina said this in her introductory speech at a joint meeting of Awami League Central Working Committee, Advisory Council and AL Parliamentary Party at her official residence Ganobhaban, according to a news agency.