Jamaat-e-Islami has reaffirmed its uncompromising stance on holding the next national parliamentary elections under the Proportional Representation (PR) system, insisting that the July Charter be given full legal recognition as the foundation for democratic transition.

The party’s position was solidified during an emergency meeting of its highest decision-making body, the Central Executive Council, held at 11:00 am on Monday at the residence of Jamaat’s Amir, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, in the Bashundhara residential area of Dhaka.

Presided over by Dr Shafiqur Rahman, the meeting was attended by all Nayeb-e-Amirs, the Secretary General, Assistant Secretaries General, and other senior members of the Council, underscoring the urgency and unity behind the party’s electoral demands.

In a press release issued by Mujibul Alam, on behalf of Jamaat’s Central Publicity Department, the party stated that a unanimous decision was taken to insist on a fair, inclusive, and constitutionally sound electoral process.

The Council stressed the need to legally institutionalise the July National Charter, the roadmap born out of the mass uprising, as the guiding framework for the upcoming elections. The charter, which calls for democratic reforms, accountability, and inclusive governance, must not remain a political document, Jamaat insists, but be elevated to legal and constitutional status.

The party reiterated its long-standing demand for elections under a Proportional Representation system, arguing that it ensures equal opportunity, fair representation, and inclusivity for all political forces — particularly smaller parties and emerging democratic voices.

“Jamaat will not compromise on the PR system,” the press release made clear. “Anything less would undermine the spirit of the July uprising and risk returning to the era of one-party dominance.”

Leaders at the meeting warned that without structural reforms and a neutral electoral environment, the upcoming polls risk becoming a tool for political consolidation rather than a true expression of the people’s will.

They called for equal access to state media, transparency in voter lists, and impartial oversight by the interim administration to ensure credibility.

With the interim government preparing for the February 2026 general elections, Jamaat’s firm stance signals its intent to remain a key player in shaping the country’s democratic future.

The party urged all democratic and patriotic forces to unite behind the principles of the July Charter and resist any attempt to manipulate the electoral process for partisan gain.

As the nation navigates this pivotal transition, Jamaat’s message is clear:

No shortcuts. No backroom deals. Only a legal, inclusive, and representative democracy will do.