The ruling party criticized the July charter implementation order as deceptive and proposed the formation of a special parliamentary committee involving all parties to amend the constitution.
In response, the opposition leader suggested a separate special parliamentary committee to convene the Constitution Reform Council, emphasizing equal representation from both sides for fair discussions.
The opposition defended the legality of the July National Charter (Constitutional Reform) Implementation Order, urging respect for the referendum’s mandate and the charter’s essence.
Lawmakers engaged in a discussion initiated by the opposition leader’s adjournment motion to convene the Constitution Reform Council in line with the July charter implementation order.
The debate concluded without a resolution, while the order specified that the council’s first session should commence within 30 days of election result declaration, which is pending.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed asserted that the July charter implementation order was invalid from inception, highlighting the lack of parliamentary approval for the order.
He criticized the order as a product of deception by the interim government and emphasized the need for constitutional reforms to be completed within 180 days.
Salahuddin questioned the president’s authority to convene the Constitution Reform Council, emphasizing the importance of upholding parliamentary sovereignty and the people’s will.
He emphasized that no previous parliament can bind a current one, arguing that the July charter implementation order is illegal under constitutional provisions.
The home minister affirmed the commitment to implementing the July charter through collaborative efforts between the ruling and opposition parties to reflect the people’s aspirations.
Both the Leader of the House and the Law Minister proposed forming a special parliamentary committee for consensus on a constitution amendment bill.
Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman reiterated the call for a fair representation in the committee to ensure balanced discussions and honor the people’s endorsement of the referendum.
He urged unity between the ruling and opposition parties to effectively address the constitutional issues and respect the referendum outcome.
The debate also saw discussions on the legality of the July charter implementation order and the formation of the Constitution Reform Council from various parliamentary members.
Members expressed differing views on the constitutional processes and the need for collaborative efforts to address the challenges posed by the order.
The debate underscored the importance of upholding democratic principles and parliamentary sovereignty in addressing constitutional reforms.