Fakhrul files nomination papers for Thakurgaon-1 constituency
Mirza Fakhrul went to the DC office from district BNP office by a rickshwa this afternoon and submitted his nomination papers to the District Returning Officer.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (29 December) submitted his nomination papers for Thakurgaon-1 constituency.
He went to the DC office from district BNP office by a rickshwa this afternoon (29 December) and submitted his nomination papers to the District Returning Officer.
Before filing the nomination, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir spoke at a brief meeting at the district BNP office saying, "we want to live peacefully with people of all religions, many are trying to create division, and confusion".
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"We never did it in the past and will not do so in the future." he added.
He said unfortunately, in the last 15 years, politics of division had been practiced. Attempts were made to divide the society but now we are trying to build a society of communal harmony," he said.
The Secretary General said that the country has lost many lives in the 24-day movement last year. We want to form a democratic state by eliminating corruption."
He also said, "Just as we show loyalty to our own religion, we must also show respect for the religions of others."
Mirza Fakhrul said, "This election is a very important one. We have to decide to establish a truly liberal democratic country where men and women will have equal status".
He urged all including Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Christian come together to create a beautiful environment in the country."
District BNP President Mirza Faisal Amin, General Secretary Poygam Ali and others were present on the occasion.
