Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday said it would not be possible to build a fascism-free Bangladesh with those who do not accept the spirit of July and necessary reforms after August 5.

He made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at an election rally at Laksam Stadium in Cumilla in the evening.

Dr Shafiqur urged people to support anti-fascist forces to ensure a fascism-free Bangladesh.

He said, “We have no land of uncles or relatives, no Begum Para. We have only one identity, our proud Bangladesh.”

He added, “In every home, a family card is held in one hand while mothers are subjected to violence with the other. Such double standards will no longer be accepted by the people. Mothers and sisters may be whipped, but the human mind can never be subdued.”

He noted that the children of mothers who fought against fascism like massive rocks and the Himalayas remain awake and alert. He warned that any attempt to interfere with people’s votes will be met with resistance, as Bangladesh’s youth will rise like lions and cannot be restrained.

He also cautioned, “Hands must not be extended toward anyone’s vote except your own.”

At the event, speeches were also delivered by Hasnat Abdullah, chief organizer of NCP’s southern region and NCP nominee for Cumilla-4 constituency, DUCSU Vice President Shadik Kayem, and leaders of the central and local 11-party alliance.