Conspiracy afoot to discredit upcoming election: Rizvi
Rizvi claimed that “the defeated allies of fascism” are not in the country but are operating from neighbouring states, using “black money” and “illegal weapons”.
Conspiracies are underway to make the upcoming national election controversial, BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said today (12 August).
"Since 5 August, the statements and actions of an anti-democracy force have made us believe that they are targeting nationalist forces; they are carrying out these activities in the name of religion, using various strategies, with the intention of discrediting the upcoming election," he said.
The BNP leader made the remarks while speaking at a prayer session and food distribution programme among destitute people at Banani graveyard, marking the 56th birth anniversary of late Arafat Rahman Koko, the younger son of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman and current Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
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Rizvi claimed that "the defeated allies of fascism" are not in the country but are operating from neighbouring states, using "black money" and "illegal weapons".
"Whenever the democratic forces announce any programme, they emerge from the shadows to conspire," he added.
The BNP leader criticised recent incidents in Chattogram where police were attacked with the slogan 'Joy Bangla', creating a violent situation.
"Despite this, the entire nation hopes for a free and fair election," he said.
Mentioning Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus' declaration of a specific timeframe for the election, Rizvi said the Election Commission will soon announce the schedule.
"But it seems that many people are resorting to various cunning tricks and are involved in conspiracies regarding this election," he warned.
Rizvi said they fought for an ideal, and their leader, Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman, fought relentlessly to uphold this ideal, inspiring the nation and party workers to fully dedicate themselves to restoring democracy, reports UNB.
"We have never cared who is on our right, left, front or back. Our goal is to keep our independence intact and protect our sovereignty. This is why the mass uprising on 5 August forced the fascist government led by Sheikh Hasina to flee. But now, efforts are underway to bring back fascism through various means," he observed.
Rizvi also claimed that the death of Arafat Rahman Koko was not natural, calling him a martyr of the democratic movement during the "oppression" of the Hasina government.
