Staff Reporter:
He urged BNP leaders and supporters to remain vigilant and not be swayed by the ruling party’s attempts to spread fear or confusion.
“Participation in the so-called upazila elections is not urgent at this moment. Instead of becoming part of Sheikh Hasina’s autocratic rule and her attempts to perpetuate power, it is much more honourable and respectful for you to be embraced by the people’s love,” said the BNP leader, pointing to the country’s people.
Replying to a question, Rizvi said their party is expelling those of the leaders are joining the upazila polls going against its decision. “We are asking them to stay away from the polls. many of them are withdrawing their candidatures. Those who are going against the party decision at this moment are not the party’s people…organisational action is being taken against them.”
A total of 152 upazilas across the country will go to polls in the first phase on Wednesday as per the schedule announced by the Election Commission.
The elections to a total of 492 upazilas will take place in four phases. The second phase of upazila polls will be held on May 23 while the third phase on May 29 and the fourth phase on June 5.
The BNP high command earlier decided not to join any elections under the current government and the Election Commission.
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