Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, during the Awami League Central Working Committee (ALCWC) meeting held at Ganabhaban, emphasized that Awami League does not resort to vote rigging to secure victories in elections. Instead, she highlighted that the party earns the support of the people through their dedication to serving the masses and gaining their confidence and trust. The prime minister firmly stated that whenever Awami League faced defeat in an election, it was a result of conspiracies aimed at undermining their success.
Sheikh Hasina further emphasized that the people of the country consistently vote for Awami League whenever they are given the opportunity to express their choice freely. Referring to the 2008 election held under a caretaker government, she highlighted the victory of the grand alliance led by the Awami League, which defeated the 20-party alliance led by the BNP. She pointed out that BNP only secured 29 seats, along with one seat from a by-election, totaling 30 seats. This outcome, she emphasized, reflected the fact that the people did not cast their votes in favor of the BNP, which she referred to as a “terrorist party.”
The prime minister also mentioned that due to their poor performance in the 2008 election, BNP decided not to contest in the 2014 election, vowing to resist participating in the vote. Sheikh Hasina underscored that the Awami League government has fought tirelessly to ensure the voting rights of the people.
In her introductory speech, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterated Awami League’s commitment to democracy, public trust, and serving the nation’s best interests. She expressed confidence that the party’s dedication to the welfare of the masses would continue to earn them the support and confidence of the people in future elections.
