Jessore, Jan 27 (V7N) — Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday said that no one has the authority to obstruct Jamaat’s ideological election campaign and warned against any form of harassment or humiliation of women during the electoral process.

He made the remarks while addressing an election rally at the Central Eidgah Ground in Jessore.

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman stated that “family cards cannot be used against mothers and sisters,” adding that anyone who attempts to obstruct election campaigns or insult women would be resisted.

He claimed that Jamaat would fulfill all promises made to the people if elected. Alongside urging voters to support candidates of the 11-party alliance, he also called for a ‘Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendum, saying that the country’s future depended on it.

“If the ‘Yes’ vote loses, Bangladesh will lose. If the ‘Yes’ vote wins, Bangladesh will win,” he said.

The Jamaat Ameer questioned the safety of the country if those who, according to him, attack women and suppress opposition forces before elections were to come to power.

He also said that Jamaat would not manipulate state mechanisms for personal or party interests, stressing that Bangladesh should have people-centric politics rather than family- or party-based politics.

Describing Jamaat as one of the most oppressed political parties in the country, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said the party had stood by the people despite facing repression for the past 17 years.

He further said Jamaat would assist the BNP if it seeks to restore internal discipline and warned against intimidation. “There is no point in threatening us,” he added.

Alleging that various syndicates have taken control of the country’s economy, he said Jamaat would dismantle all syndicates if it came to power.

Outlining parts of Jamaat’s vision, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said the party aims to transform unemployed people into skilled, job-oriented citizens rather than merely providing allowances. He also promised separate communication systems and public toilets for women, as well as equal security arrangements for followers of all religions.

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