As a result, a large number of Japa leaders are hesitant to take the risk of contesting elections without any guarantee of success. Many, including the party’s sitting MPs, prefer to negotiate seats with the government, as they did in the last two elections.
They argue that winning even in a neutral election seems impossible, and they would prefer to win through a seat-sharing arrangement.
This group is currently dissatisfied with the government not taking any initiative for talks.
At present, the Awami League has fielded its candidates in almost all the constituencies, except the seat of Jatiya Party general secretary Mujibul Haq (Chunnu).
Additionally, there are independent candidates affiliated with the Awami League in all constituencies. Notably, the nomination of Awami League candidate Naseerul Islam Khan for the Kishoreganj-3 seat, which was earlier held by Mujibul Haq, was canceled during the selection process.
The Awami League has nominated candidates for seats held by prominent Jatiya Party leaders, including GM Quader, Anisul Islam Mahmud, Ruhul Amin Howladar, Kazi Feroz Rashid, Syed Abu Hossain, Fakhrul Imam, Salma Islam, and Shamim Haider Patwari.