Voicing grave concern over the ongoing violence across the country,
Hefajat-e-Islam ameer Alama Shah Ahmed Shafi on Wednesday urged the
Prime Minister to accept the opposition’s demand for a non-party
election-time government and thus create a congenial atmosphere for
acceptable polls. In a statement, the chief of the Islamist group
said, “I (Shafi) earnestly request the Prime Minister to create a
congenial atmosphere for an acceptable election in the greater
interest of the country and its people by accepting the demand of a
neutral (election time) government.” Referring to the ongoing
countrywide violence, Shafi said the country’s socioeconomic structure
will collapse if the confrontation between the political parties goes
on. “The country’s independence will also be at stake.” He called
upon Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to take effective measures to put an
end to the violence. The Hefajat chief also asked the
Ulema-Mashayekh to fast on Friday and offer prayers in mosques across
the country seeking restoration of peace in the country. The ruling
Awami League and the opposition BNP have been at loggerhead over the
composition of the polls-time government, creating the political
crisis. – UNB
