The 11-party alliance has raised grave allegations of electoral sabotage, terrorist attacks, and strategic conspiracies aimed at undermining their public support.
Following a meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin ahead of the national polls, Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair briefed the media on a series of incidents targeting their candidates and supporters.
Violence and attacks
Zubair detailed a pattern of violence, noting that their candidates are being assaulted and election camps set ablaze.
He specifically highlighted an attack in Moulvibazar-1 on Abdur Rahman, president of the Jamaat election management committee, and other officials as they returned home yesterday.
Similar terrorist attacks were reported in Moulvibazar-3, while election agents in Faridpur-2 were also targeted and injured. Further incidents of violence and damage were cited in Manikganj, Netrokona, Barisal, and Patuakhali.
The alliance representative expressed particular concern over the security situation in Dhaka. In the Dhaka-15 constituency, 12 election camps were reportedly burned down and totally destroyed overnight.
Zubair questioned the responsibility of law enforcement agencies if such vandalism can occur within the capital city and urged the Election Commission (EC) to investigate and take immediate action to address these “serious obstacles” to a fair election.
Allegations of ‘staged dramas’
The Jamaat leader further alleged that a “vile propaganda” campaign and “staged dramas” are being orchestrated to tarnish the party’s image and question its popularity.
He pointed to a widely reported incident involving a district-level leader travelling from Dhaka Airport to Saidpur Airport, describing it as a “despicable attempt” by opponents to present the party in a false light through “cunning tactics.”
Zubair asserted that those attempting to destroy their honour and dignity through misinformation would be resisted by the people, especially now that “fascism has departed”.
Concerns over ‘body-worn cameras’
During the meeting, the alliance also raised technical concerns regarding the deployment of “body-on cameras.” Zubair claimed that there is an “abnormal” distribution of these devices, with some constituencies receiving excessively high numbers while others have very few.
He suggested this imbalance appeared designed to provide an unfair advantage to a specific political party.
The alliance urged the EC to take prompt and effective measures rather than offering mere assurances.
While EC members reportedly claimed to be taking action and monitoring the situation, Zubair emphasised that the nation expects a visible and effective role from the commission to ensure a festive and peaceful election environment.
He noted that provocations and the lack of immediate action were encouraging activists of other parties to attack their leaders.
Call for public resistance
Addressing the media, Zubair expressed his expectation that journalists would prevent “misinformation” and ensure that only the truth is reported.
He vowed that the alliance would not leave the electoral field and would instead mobilise “mass resistance” at every polling centre to counter terrorists.
He expressed confidence that, with the support of the people, they would overcome all conspiracies and deliver a fair, beautiful, and peaceful election.
