Zonayed Saki, the Chief Coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolan (GSA), on Wednesday asserted that all political parties must rely on the people’s mandate, warning that the citizens of Bangladesh will not tolerate any form of “election engineering.”
He emphasised that any attempts at election engineering will not be accepted by the people of Bangladesh.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, held on the third floor of Amiena Plaza in Bancharampur upazila, Saki condemned any manipulation of the election process.
The conference was attended by MA Khalek PSC, former Member of Parliament for Bancharampur and member of BNP’s National Executive Committee, Mehedi Hasan Polash, President of Bancharampur Upazila BNP, General Secretary VP AKM Musa, and leaders from BNP and Gono Ganosamhati Andolan.
During the conference, Zonayed Saki outlined his plans and commitments for the people of Brahmanbaria-6.
He expressed his optimism that, as part of the anti-fascist movement, BNP, Gono Ganosamhati Andolan, and the Joint Alliance will form a government with the people’s mandate on 12 February.
Saki remarked, “We have called for a competitive election, as securing the right to vote has been a key political goal in this struggle. We have always advocated for constitutional and legal reforms to ensure free, fair, and acceptable elections, and we continue to support all steps necessary to bring these reforms into action.”
He added, “We want to restore trust in the voting process and in the electoral system itself, so that democracy’s foundation is strengthened, and the democratic transition in Bangladesh moves forward.”
He continued, “In the battle for political power, we see many old methods and strategies being used, where some parties place more trust in election engineering than in the people’s vote. This is particularly evident in the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance’s plans, which have become clear across the country, even showing signs here in Bancharampur.”
Saki also raised concerns over election engineering, citing instances of manipulating voters, using ink removal substances, and engaging in planned mob activities at polling centres.
He highlighted how these actions were designed to disrupt voter participation and enthusiasm. He also mentioned his concerns about at least four presiding officers in his constituency being politically aligned with certain parties.
“We have previously called on all political parties, and we continue to do so, that the integrity of the vote system is fundamental to the existence of Bangladesh,” Saki concluded. “Everyone must place their trust in the people’s vote. The people of Bangladesh will not accept any attempt at election engineering.”
