Nazrul warns against election sabotage

BNP standing committee member Nazrul Islam Khan on Thursday said any attempt to create anarchy during the forthcoming elections would be resisted by the people.

“Those who try to create disorder in the elections will not be accepted by the people,” he told journalists after a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin at the Nirbachon Bhaban in Agargaon.

Earlier, a three-member BNP delegation, led by Nazrul Islam Khan, met the CEC. The other members were BNP Chairperson’s Advisory Council member Ismail Zabiullah and Election Steering Committee member Gias Uddin Rimon.

Nazrul, who also chairs the BNP’s election steering committee, said party activists would remain active on the ground to ensure a proper electoral environment. “If anyone attempts to create anarchy in the election, the people will resist them. Even if the BNP tries to do so, the people will resist us as well,” he said.

Responding to a question about the role of the Election Commission (EC), Khan said the party had expected a firmer stance from the commission. “We submitted allegations along with specific video evidence. However, the EC informed us that the complaints have been forwarded to a judicial committee,” he said.

He added that such a response was insufficient and urged the EC to take swift and effective action.

Referring to alleged conspiracies to foil the election, the BNP leader said those opposed to change and those anticipating defeat might attempt to disrupt the process. “But the people’s desire for a fair election is stronger than any conspiracy,” he said.

Expressing optimism, Nazrul Islam Khan said the BNP believes the election will be fair and voiced confidence in the party’s victory.