Not surprising…
He has said what he was supposed to say in line with his party's political culture. We were, in fact, expecting this reaction from the BNP (Khaleda) before even the mayoral and municipal elections were held on 4 Aug. So we were not surprised at all. Khandaker Delwar Hossain has categorically said that the election was “patano nirbachon”. He blamed existence of emergency rules and termed this election as CTG's game-fixing election, although all the election observers including the foreigners have expressed satisfaction about the turnout, peaceful atmosphere and enthusiasm among the voters and finally peaceful voting. The BNP's own grassroots level leaders have congratulated the winners in front of the TV cameras, some were seen sharing sweets together with their rivals after conceding defeat. This is a rare scene which the Bangladeshi people could see for the first time in 37 years.
We believe the critics should realise what was the ground reality, what the people of this country wanted. People want an extortion free, corruption free society where they can pursue their livelihoods freely and elect the political leaders of their choice.
People have tested the politicians many times but they betrayed them, made them poor and insecure. Please do not misguide them.
Capturing polling centres and snatching ballot boxes and winning elections with two- thirds majority will not be possible any more. Come to terms with the people. Forget your golden days of effortless money making!
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