Jonaid Saki, coordinator of the Mass Solidarity Movement, commented that Bakshal was created as a result of the continuity of the 1972 constitution.
On Saturday (November 16), the last session of 'Repair Dialogue-2' organized by 'Voice for Reform' at Abdul Karim Sahithabisharad Auditorium of Bangla Academy was titled 'Numerical Election: Risk or Possibility of Inclusive Democracy?' He made this comment after participating in the discussion.
Jonaid Saki said that the constitution of 1972 created a power structure contrary to the spirit of the liberation war. It is shown there that Awami League will rule the country. The Prime Minister cannot be questioned. If this problem doesn't seem like a problem, it is a much bigger problem. Bakshal is the continuation of the constitution of 72.
On proportional representation, he said, the Westminster-statistical system can be followed.
Political scientist Ronak Jahan, convenor of political thought Hasnat Qayyum, politician Bobby Hajjaz and constitutional expert Cynthia Farid also spoke.
Ronak Jahan said, the constitution of 72 had the support of a large part. There was no controversy about it then. When the amendment was introduced in 1975, it seemed controversial. There is talk of rewriting the constitution, here there must be a consensus of the majority of people. Then they are changed or rewritten. What kind of constitution do we want, the Constitution of 1972 has more or less taken forward. But yes, there was definitely some controversy. But I don't see that consensus at the moment. Our country has had tyranny—either in complete disregard of the law or in defiance of the law, with impunity for breaking the law.
Hasnat Qayyum said, “Our electoral tradition was taught by the British and they themselves are now dealing with these problems.” Many parties are getting fewer seats despite getting more votes. In this way the minority gains power over the majority. At present, most of the countries are in favor of forming a government with proportional representation.
He also said that our government here is not pro-people, but anti-people. So people think who will actually torture the common. And that's why she voted for him. And in that place it is said in our country – don't waste votes. Means the guy is good but he won't win, so vote for the dominant candidate instead of voting for him. From there, proportional representation is logical.
