National Citizen Party (NCP) Spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan has vowed to prevent any attempts to seize control of local centres in Muradnagar Upazila of Cumilla, urging residents to vote for Yusuf Sohel to ensure development and protect the honour of women while curbing extortionist practices.
He made the remarks in the morning while addressing a road show organised by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami at Kompaniganj market in Muradnagar Upazila.
Asif Mahmud said, "Muradnagar is my birthplace. Wherever I am in Bangladesh, welfare of the upazila and its people remains close to my heart. Last year, we worked for Muradnagar, which has long been deprived of development and subjected to inequality. Sadly, some representatives opposed necessary budgets for its development. Should you (the people of Muradnagar) elect those who do not want progress?"
He recalled the influence of local gangs, saying, "There used to be some powerful forces in Muradnagar, with members nicknamed Terminal So-and-so and Pistol So-and-so. Such dominance will no longer exist. The people must be able to vote fearlessly."
Assuring support from the 11-party alliance, Asif added, "If you elect us, Bangura Bazar will be upgraded to an upazila. Muradnagar's people will no longer face deprivation. Ensure victory for the 'yes' vote in the general polls."
Cumilla North District Jamaat Secretary Saiful Islam Shahid urged voters to reject dual citizens as parliamentary representatives and back the 11-party alliance candidate Yusuf Hakim.
"Vote for 'yes' and ensure the establishment of a just Bangladesh when the alliance comes to power," he added.
Yusuf Sohel, 11-party alliance candidate for Comilla-3 (Muradnagar) constituency, appealed to voters to oppose "Indian dominance, extortionists and stone-throwers" in the upcoming election.
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