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If the AL is surprised at BNP's success in mayoral polls then they are in for BIGGER surprise during the next parliamentary polls.
Maleeha
The election result shows the present government's failure to rule the country.
Iqbal
It is overall a very positive sign. The election has been fair and there were no violence other than some minor ones. Participation of our ladies has been extremely encouraging and it is definitely the healthiest sign of all. CEC must be congratulated although BNP tried to make some customary reaction which is basically rhetoric.
BNP has regained its ground much better than anyone could expect and this alone could be reason enough for AL to worry a lot.
I hope AL high command should do some soul searching. AL should immediately do a cabinet reshuffle and must bring some dynamism by installing younger leadership. Home ministry is definitely one area to be looked into without further delay. This may bring devastation in any future election results alone.
Sheikh Monirul Islam, Opee
Why is AL so scared of BNP?
Hossain
This is democracy. People observed AL govt.
Sajjad Hossain
The result is perhaps not totally surprising considering the voters base in the small township where visible development activities are difficult to project compared to the rural areas where bulk of the farmers and poor lives. The BNP is getting the advantage of three factors
a. Public memory is short
b. The performance of the AL government in two years in Small Township has been less than required.
c. It is more the failure of the AL than the success of the BNP to gain over the semi urban voters.
Do not make any adverse comment or take action against the rebel winners. Wait and see where they go.
Faqrul Quadir
This is not that people started liking BNP. This is because AL has failed to satisfy their expectations, and people don't have any other choice.
Manobots Ahmed
This is the beginning of the end.
Sujon
AL does not have to be surprised at BNP gains. First of all it should analyze its own conduct and activities during the last two years.
Anonymous
AL has fared poor because of internal party feud, not because they are loosing ground with the people? A self-defeating analysis!
Mohammed Anwer
It is not the win of BNP; it is the fault of AL. People expected more from this government . But AL said many things, but did a little.
S.M. Mahmudul Hasan
BNP has always votes from the Islami parties. There are many Islamic parties and they all vote for BNP. Even Jamaat-e-Islami vote for BNP.
Even they overlook the way BNP ruled and the amount of corruption, specially the corruption by two sons of Begum Zia,and do not consider Awam League.
Fida Likhon
People have spoken loud and clear against law and order situation, and those which have gone against their will in recent years.
Zerosopher
EC has done a good job. Elections were more or less free and fair. Rather than any survey this election brought a clear picture about AL government's performances though they have beaten their own drum by state owned BTV. They should concentrate more on rural people's demand.
A.K.K.Ali Reza
This is not people's love for BNP but disliking the activities of AL. They don't have minimum respect for the people.
Jalal
Nothing to be surprised about! It was supposed to happen. To AL, better change your policy and attitude; otherwise you are going to have a real big shock in next election.
Mitun Roy
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