Staff Reporter:
BNP senior leader and Dhaka-8 constituency candidate Mirza Abbas on Sunday vowed to make his area free from drugs, extortion and crime if elected through the national election billed for February 12.
“For the past 17 years, my area has been destroyed by drugs, terrorism and extortion. I promise to free my constituency from these evils,” he said.
Abbas, also a BNP Standing Committee member, made the pledge while campaigning in the Shahjahan-pur area.
He also criticised statements made by leaders of other parties and some government quarters, saying they suggest that something suspicious is going on.
“Some of the things being said make it seem that something is hidden behind the scenes,” the BNP lead-er said, using the phrase ‘Dal mein kuch kala hai’ (something is wrong).
Responding to a question about a Jamaat candidate’s claim that BNP will not be allowed to win any seat in Dhaka, he said such a statement was undemocratic.
“One candidate said they will not give us a single seat in Dhaka. My question is—who are they to give seats? Seats belong to Allah and the people. Speaking above the people is arbitrary and undemocratic,” Abbas said.
The BNP leader alleged that attempts were being made to damage his reputation through false informa
Abbas conducted campaigns in Malibagh, Mominbagh, Shahjahanpur and Shahbagh areas, and sought votes for the BNP’s ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ symbol.
He also attended a prize-giving ceremony after a friendly football match at Shahjahanpur Railway Colo-ny Maitri Sangha ground.
