The Jatiya Party (JP) has officially announced its support for the BNP candidate in the Jhalokathi-2 constituency for the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.
The decision was disclosed in a press release issued on Monday, signed by the Jatiya Party’s district unit President, Anwar Hossain Anu, and General Secretary, Mahbubur Rahman.
According to the statement, as the Jatiya Party does not have a candidate of its own in this constituency, the decision to support BNP nominee Israt Sultana Elen Bhutto was made based on the opinions of members from the party and its associate organisations.
JP members and activists will cast their votes for the “Sheaf of Paddy” symbol.
District Jatiya Party leaders confirmed that the nomination of their party’s candidate for the Jhalakathi -2 seat was previously cancelled.
Jhalakathi district is divided into two parliamentary seats. Jhalakathi -2 comprises the district Sadar and Nalchity Upazilas, while Jhalakathi -1 consists of Rajapur and Kathalia Upazilas. While supporting the BNP in Jhalakathi -2, the Jatiya Party has its own candidate contesting with the “Plough” symbol in the Jhalakathi -1 constituency.
The press release further noted that, in accordance with the party’s central decision, the Jatiya Party will maintain a stance in favour of the “No” vote in the upcoming referendum.
