Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday warned of launching a tough movement if people’s opinions and voting rights are manipulated through any conspiracy.
Jamaat’s Assistant Secretary General Ehsanul Mahbub Jubayer came up with the warning while talking to reporters on The Election Commission premises early in the morning.
Jubayer said if there is any attempt to ‘manipulate’ the people’s mandate and voting rights through conspiracies, Jamaat will announce programmes and if necessary, go for a hard movement.
Referring to past elections, the Jamaat leader said the nation still carries the trauma of the 2014, 2018 and 2024 elections.
“We have seen what happened in the elections of 2014, 2018 and 2024. Those who conducted those elections—where are they now?” he asked.
He said Jamaat would not expect the current Election Commission to face a similar fate.
Responding to a question, Jubayer said Jamaat respects any opinion expressed by people in a dignified manner.
“But if anyone conspires or plots using the people’s opinions, we will not accept it,” he said.
Various conspiracies surrounding elections had taken place in the past as well which the people of the country did not accept, he said.
He stressed that Jamaat would continue to remain vigilant to ensure that the people’s mandate is respected and protected.