BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday criticised party leader Moudud Ahmed for his recent remark about Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and late president Ziaur Rahman.
He also warned of taking disciplinary actions if anyone acts beyond the party policy.
Moudud Ahmed, a standing committee member, said in a television talk show on August 15 that Bangabandhu's status is above that of Ziaur Rahman's. But there is no scope to ignore the contribution of Ziaur Rahman as he "proclaimed the declaration of independence."
Rejecting the statement, Rizvi yesterday said, "Moudud's remark has created negative reactions within the party. Party men are annoyed. Senior leaders must talk in line with the party policy."
At a press briefing at his Shyamoli residence, Rizvi also said, "Everyone must abide by the party policy or else they will face disciplinary action. The secretary general is the only spokesperson of the party. In some special cases, the chairperson assigns senior leaders to speak on behalf of the party."
When asked to comment on Rizvi's statement, Moudud refused to talk. "I should not make any comment about it, as it may harm the party," he said.
BNP claims Ziaur Rahman proclaimed the declaration of independence.
In fact, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared the independence on March 26, 1971. Even the High Court in an order said it was Bangabandhu and not Zia who proclaimed the declaration of independence.
Ziaur Rahman was a sector commander during the 1971 Liberation War.
Source : The Daily Star
