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News India Live, Digital Desk: The recent election results of Bangladesh have not only changed the face of power, but have also raised big question marks on the future of radical politics there. Who once played the role of ‘kingmaker’ in Bangladesh politics Jamaat-e-Islami This time it has lagged badly in the election field. Political experts believe that the reason behind this Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League And changing public opinion is the biggest factor.
3 main reasons for the downfall of the Jamaat
Why is Jamaat-e-Islami, which once ran the government in collaboration with Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), marginalized today? There are solid reasons behind this:
Awami League’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Model: Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League adopted a tough stance to crack down on radical organisations. The punishment given to top leaders of Jamaat in war crimes cases broke the back of the party.
Disillusionment of youth: The new generation of Bangladesh is now talking about development, employment and digital economy instead of religious polarization. The old agenda of Jamaat failed to attract the youth.
Registration Crisis: Due to the cancellation of Jamaat’s registration by the Election Commission and legal complications, the party struggled to contest elections as an organized unit.
Awami League Factor: How did the tables turn?
Awami League cleverly pushed Jamaat-e-Islami into the ‘anti-national’ and ‘anti-progress’ camp.
Secularism Card: Sheikh Hasina revived the sentiments of the country’s liberation war (1971), in which the role of Jamaat had been controversial.
Security and Stability: It was successful in conveying the message among the public that if Jamaat and its allies come to power, instability and radicalism will increase in the country.
Trouble for BNP too?
This alliance is now becoming a ‘thorn in the neck’ for BNP, which once came to power with the support of Jamaat. Due to international pressure and to woo liberal voters, BNP is also having to consider distancing itself from Jamaat.
