'Using religion, bKash to buy votes – is it not a violation of the code of conduct?' Rizvi asks
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that some political parties are attempting to influence votes by leveraging religion and sending money through bKash.
Speaking at the party's Nayapaltan central office during a prayer gathering, the senior BNP leader raised questions on such actions by political parties violating the election code of conduct.
The prayers were organised on the occasion of the 11th death anniversary of Arafat Rahman Koko, son of late Khaleda Zia.
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"A political party reportedly said, 'Work for us, give your bKash number, and we will send something there.' These are not my words. I read them in newspapers. The question is: does this fall under the election code of conduct? Isn't buying votes a violation?" Rizvi asked.
The BNP leader said the election code of conduct prohibits using religion or financial inducements to influence voters.
He warned that bKash transfers are not going unnoticed. Everyone must exercise restraint to avoid major legal mistakes.
He noted that BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is following all election laws and regulations.
Rizvi said that so far, they have not seen Tarique Rahman use obscene or offensive language against political opponents. On the contrary, he has spoken in a restrained and polite manner.
On the election process, Rizvi said the BNP wants an interim government to ensure free and fair polls. "The party's commitment is that those voted for by the people will form the government."
