Awami League (AL) General Secretary Abdul Jalil yesterday said the corrupt politicians, black money holders and godfathers of criminals can be rooted out through legislation and consensus among the political parties. He thanked the military-backed interim administration for initiatives to rid politics and parliament of the evil elements. "It would never do the nation any good if the evildoers are elected to parliament. They only cater to self-interest and poison politics," Jalil told reporters at his Mercantile Bank office.
Queried if his party would decide not to nominate the corrupt suspects, black money holders and patronisers of criminals for the next election, the AL leader said "If we expel them, the others will shelter them, and in that case, my party will wind up being on the losing side. So, all political parties need to arrive at a consensus on the issue."
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