The National Citizen Party (NCP) formally launched its election campaign on Thursday afternoon, beginning with tribute visits to the graves of national leaders Hossain Shaheed Suhrawardy, Khwaja Nazimuddin, and Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Haque, as well as national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and Inqilab Mancha convener Sharif Osman Hadi.
Following the homage, NCP leaders kicked off their campaign for the upcoming parliamentary elections, asserting that the ten-party unity alliance is positioned for a landslide victory and aims to form the next government.
Jamaat-backed 10-party alliance will get landslide victory: Nahid
Raising serious allegations against the Election Commission (EC), NCP Convener Nahid Islam claimed the constitutional body is failing to maintain neutrality in the electoral process.
He accused the EC of giving special benefits to a particular party and stated that rival actors have been campaigning despite rules prohibiting early electioneering.
In contrast, he said, the EC issued a show-cause notice to the NCP for campaigning in support of the referendum. He emphasized that impartiality requires consistent action from the Election Commission.
Despite these concerns, the NCP confirmed its commitment to participating in the February 12 polls. Leaders highlighted two core campaign objectives: securing a "yes" vote in the referendum as part of the reform agenda, and ensuring a fair trial for the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, the martyred spokesperson of Inquilab Mancha.
The party also launched constituency-level activities, including a "March for Justice" in Dhaka 8, led by NCP Chief Coordinator and candidate Nasiruddin Patwari. The march aims to highlight local grievances against what the party described as the "new landlords" of the area and to rally public support for the ten-party alliance.
During the campaign launch, NCP emphasized that reform, justice, and electoral legitimacy are inseparable. Party leaders stated that the alliance's stance on reforms aligns with their commitment to elections and referendums, and that ensuring fair electoral practices remains their primary agenda.
The launch marks the first organized political event for the NCP in the run-up to the national polls, signaling an assertive push for voter engagement and mobilization, alongside continued scrutiny of the Election Commission's conduct and demands for justice for past political violence.
