"The ballot is stronger than the bullet"
"Government of the people, by the people, and for the people" --- unfortunately, Lincoln's quote is not true in case of Bangladesh. In our country political parties take decisions without considering the sufferings of the people. It is said that Awami League is consisted of some of the most experienced and intelligent political leaders. But this political party is working against people's interest which has already damaged its image. I am astonished how such decisions come from a ruling party just for creating hindrance to a political gathering called by the opposition. I am talking about the June 11th agitation programme of the opposition.
It is the right of the opposition party to call political programmes and it is the duty of the ruling party to protect the people from suffering. If the government itself creates problem in the name of protecting people, then where will we go? But thanks to Lincoln for teaching us that "the ballot is stronger than the bullet."
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