Faridpur-2

<i>Uncle-niece fight puts BNP in dilemma</i>

3 December 2008, 18:00 PM

Rezaul Karim, Faridpur

Two tickets for upcoming parliamentary election were given from BNP high command to uncle and niece of the same family in Faridpur-2 (Nagarkanda, Saltha and Krishnapur union of Sadarpur) throwing the grassroots BNP in dilemma. The nominees are KM Jahangir and Shama Obayed Rinku who are uncle and niece in relationship from the same family. Both are campaigning showing their nomination letters issued by BNP secretary general Khandker Delwar Hossain and party chairperson Khaleda Zia respectively. Both are serious and hopeful to win over the constituency, which keeps the grassroots BNP frustrated in Faridpur-2. In a view exchange meeting on Tuesday night KM Jahangir, brother of late former lawmaker KM Obayedur Rahman expressed that he is hopeful and will strongly face the rival as he got the nomination letter signed by Khandker Delwar. "December 11 will solve the confusion and I am sure of my candidature," he mentioned. Earlier, in a press conference at Faridpur press club Shama Obayed, daughter of late Obayedur Rahman claimed validity of her candidature showing the nomination letter signed by Khaleda Zia. "I am confident not to stop my mission and will bring victory for the BNP," she said confidently.