Rajshahi Bureau

BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said that if the Election Commission performs its duties properly, the general elections could take place between June and July, rather than in December.

He further added, “If there is a delay in the election process, the people will begin to doubt the credibility of this interim government.”

He made this statement during a meeting with the families of those injured and martyred in the July-August uprising in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj, followed by a donation distribution ceremony on Friday.

‘Amra BNP Poribar’ organised this event at the city's Bhuban Mohan Park.

Questioning the delay in holding the elections, Rizvi said Sheikh Hasina has deprived the people of their voting rights and delayed the election for 15 years. Voters were unable to go to polling stations and cast their votes for 15 years. Their votes were cast even before they could reach the polls.

So, now people don’t want to see any delay in the election.

Our electoral system and democratic institutions have been completely destroyed. “These institutions need to be revived, and we need innovation,” Rizvi added.

He stated, "We believe that the interim government is essentially a caretaker government. Therefore, this government should be able to conduct a fair election. Any delay in the election process is unacceptable."

Rizvi also highlighted the need for reforms to ensure that law enforcement agencies cannot oppress the people by acting as the government's enforcers.

"An elected government is required to establish such laws. How can this be possible without an elected government? Therefore, the national parliamentary election must take place first," he added.

Amra BNP Poribar convener Atiqur Rahman Rumman, BNP Executive Committee Health Affairs Secretary Dr. Rafiqul Islam, and other leaders also spoke at the event.