News Desk, Bangladesh Global: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer, Dr Shafiqur Rahman today expressed hope that the election would be peaceful, fair, free from violence and occupation and acceptable to all. Speaking to reporters after casting his ballot at Monipur High School and College in the capital, he said his party would accept the election results if the polls were held in a free and neutral manner. He urged voters, both men and women, to come out of their homes and exercise their franchise peacefully, safely and without fear.
"We want the results that will come through a fair process. If the vote is free and impartial, we will accept the outcome. Others must also accept it. That is the beauty of democracy. This is what we want," he said. He stated he would visit other polling centres and monitor the situation across the country. "We will ignore minor issues, but if there are any major irregularities, we will not let them pass. We will take necessary steps because we do not want people to lose their voting rights," he added.
The Jamaat Ameer said that after a long wait, people have finally got the opportunity to vote. "Alhamdulillah, Allah has given us the opportunity to cast our votes today. I express my gratitude to the Almighty. I pray that through this vote, may Allah initiate a new chapter for Bangladesh," he added. Dr Rahman hoped that the election would pave the way for forming a government that would not belong to any individual, family or party, but to the country's people.
"Everyone should come forward, exercise their rights and become proud stakeholders in building the state by fulfilling their responsibilities," he said. Calling for cooperation from all, he said the country belongs to everyone and must be built collectively, hand in hand. He also underscored the role of the media, describing it as the fourth pillar of society.
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