Dhaka, Dec 28 (V7N) — National Citizen Party (NCP) Senior Joint Convener Samantha Sharmin has said that Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami cannot be considered a reliable political ally, warning that any cooperation or compromise with Jamaat’s political position or ideology would come at a “heavy price.”

She made the remarks in a post on her verified Facebook account on Sunday.

In her post, Samantha Sharmin referred to recent comments by Jamaat-e-Islami leaders regarding possible political alliances. Jamaat leaders had reportedly stated that any party could form an alliance with Jamaat if there was agreement on what they described as the “spirit of July” and a shared plan for Bangladesh.

Samantha Sharmin said that, based on the National Citizen Party’s position so far, its core principles and state philosophy are fundamentally different from those of Jamaat-e-Islami. She stated that NCP is built around the ideals of justice, political reforms, and Constituent Assembly elections aimed at establishing what the party calls a “Second Republic.” According to her, a shared stance on these three issues is a prerequisite for any political alliance.

She further wrote that her current views are consistent with the party’s position over the past one and a half years. She alleged that Jamaat-e-Islami had obstructed reform efforts by pushing for proportional representation (PR) in the lower house, adding that NCP leadership had already made it clear that forming an alliance with parties opposed to reforms was not possible.

Following the July march, she noted, the NCP announced plans to field a single candidate in each of the 300 parliamentary constituencies. Candidates from across the country were invited, with the party stating that nominations would be made independently and through multiple channels, including the party convener.

In her concluding remarks, Samantha Sharmin clarified that raising concerns about an alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami does not imply support for the BNP. She said she stands firmly by the NCP’s organizational and political principles, which she said have received appreciation from various quarters.

“Forming alliances with either BNP or Jamaat by deviating from the NCP’s organizational and political policies is unacceptable,” she wrote, describing herself as a committed follower of the party’s ideology.

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