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BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has expressed hope that the newly formed Election Commission (EC) will restore the public’s right to vote and ensure a fair voting environment. He criticized the previous ECs, stating that they had destroyed the election atmosphere and had worked as loyal servants to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Rizvi further claimed that the former EC members were chosen for their allegiance to the authoritarian government, and not for their commitment to democracy. The BNP leader believes that the current EC will work to restore people's voting rights and create a conducive electoral environment.
Rizvi made these remarks during an urgent press briefing at the temporary office of the district BNP in Alai Pur, Natore, on Sunday, November 24. He urged the current EC to fulfill its role in ensuring free, fair, and credible elections.
In addition, Rizvi spoke about the actions taken against BNP members who were involved in illegal activities. He mentioned that since August 5, the party had taken organizational action against individuals who tarnished the party’s image or committed crimes under the banner of BNP. So far, 800 party members have been removed from the party and from their positions due to various violations. Rizvi made it clear that any party member who resorts to unlawful activities will face strict disciplinary actions from the party.
Rizvi also addressed the recent incident in Natore's Banpara Kalikapur, where a local Awami League activist, named Ujjal, was reportedly assaulted by BNP activists and handed over to the police. Rizvi visited Ujjal’s home to express solidarity with him. He called on the police to take legal action against those involved in the assault and to ensure that they are arrested and brought to justice.
The press briefing was attended by BNP’s National Executive Committee’s Assistant Secretary for Economics, Mahmudur Rahman Suman, Executive Committee Member Mahabubul Islam, and other leaders of the Natore District BNP.
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