Tajnuva Jabin, the recently resigned Joint Convener of the National Citizens’ Party (NCP), has accused political strategists of deliberately handing over the July movement to Jamaat-e-Islami. In a detailed post shared on her verified Facebook account on Sunday afternoon, she expressed deep concern over the recent developments within the party.
“I do not feel comfortable leaving in this manner,” Tajnuva admitted, “but those who care little for the country or its parliament have manipulated the system from the outset. They prioritise becoming MPs over genuine public service. I cannot reconcile myself with a process that sacrifices principle for political expediency. My loyalty was to the ideals of Majawala and the July movement, yet the entire movement has been handed to Jamaat under the guise of political strategy.”
She highlighted that the NCP, historically, could have forged independent pathways without depending on Jamaat. “Why is NCP, instead of establishing its own political identity, hastily aligning with Jamaat merely to gain parliamentary seats? This is neither strategy nor negotiation—it is a premeditated plan.”
Tajnuva criticised the procedural handling of nominations, describing it as opaque and manipulative. According to her, nominations for 125 candidates were distributed with agreements restricting elections to only 30, effectively preventing independent participation. She also voiced concern over electoral arrangements that appear to favour Jamaat and other allied leaders, at the expense of the NCP’s founding principles.
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| NCP Leader | Tajnuva Jabin |
| Position | Joint Convener (resigned) |
| Main Complaint | July movement handed to Jamaat; process lacks transparency |
| Nomination Issue | 125 nominations issued; only 30 allowed to contest |
| Planned Alliances | 70 seats with Chormonai Pir & Jamaat, 30 seats under NCP leadership |
| Cause of Resignation | Distrust and loss of confidence in party process, not ideology alone |
She emphasised that her opposition is not merely based on historical alliances or gender issues, but on the orchestrated nature of the process itself. “This is about trust and principle. The party has sidelined those committed to genuine reform, empowering a few to monopolise political gain.”
Tajnuva further asserted that her resignation was a difficult but necessary decision. She conveyed gratitude to her supporters and promised to return all donations received. “My political journey began with the July movement,” she said. “Even though I resign, my commitment to democratic reform and a centrist, Bangladesh-oriented politics remains undiminished. The space for principled politics has been left vacant, and I will strive to fill it.”