Sarjis Alam, chief organizer (northern region) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has said that if the general election is held in a rush and without transparency or fairness, it will be a disgrace.
He made these remarks at a street rally in Domar upazila in Nilphamari on Monday afternoon, following a day of public outreach and leaflet distribution. The NCP’s campaign began in Domar and is set to cover all six upazilas of Nilphamari.
Sarjis said: “Holding the election hastily cannot be the point of discussion. Rather, the focus should be on ensuring transparency and fairness. Only when the processes are complete—justice delivered and reforms implemented—should the interim government hold elections, ideally by June. If a rushed election is held without transparency or fairness, it will become a stain on the post-uprising political landscape. That is something we absolutely cannot support.”
The NCP leader stated that all parties are united against the Awami League. “In this Bangladesh, there is no room for the return of the Awami League. The return of Hasina is impossible. If she returns, it will only be to stand in the dock of justice."
Addressing the BNP and other political parties, Sarjis urged: “Let us not create internal divisions by making irrational or irrelevant comments. Those currently in government do not directly represent any party. They are representatives of the mass uprising, and they assumed office following consultations with the political parties.”
Commenting on the political climate of the last 16 years, he said: “We witnessed the political culture led by Hasina and her associates over the past 16 years. They demeaned leaders and activists of other political parties, using vulgar and demeaning language. Sadly, some senior leaders of our political parties are now speaking in the same tone.
"If you start using the language of your oppressors, the people will reject you. If you bring back that toxic political culture, you too will fall victim to it. But this young generation will not allow that culture to return. So, be mindful of how you speak. Your words will determine whether you deserve our respect.”
Explaining the context of the campaign, Sarjis said: “This marks the beginning of a new phase in the NCP’s organisational activities in the northern region, and today we are in Nilphamari’s Domar upazila for the first time. From here, we aim to reach every district, upazila, and union in Bangladesh. We want to hear from the people and raise their voices in parliament so that their concerns are reflected in our laws. That is our commitment.”
“We want to see a future Bangladesh built on mutual respect. We want to see capable individuals in positions they deserve,” Sarjis added.
He said: “Now is the time for you to decide: who will lead Nilphamari in the future? Will it be good people or those who exploit public funds, commit corruption, and extort money? You must take the first step. It does not matter which party someone belongs to or which symbol they carry. What matters is whether the person is good. Support the right people and help them move forward.”