The New Nation - Internet Edition

Netrokona Correspondent

Awami League (AL) Acting General Secretary Syed Ashraful Islam yesterday categorically said that it will be impossible for the voters to exercise their franchise fearlessly in a congenial atmosphere under the emergency rule.

He also expressed his dissatisfaction over the government's dilly-dallying move to withdraw the emergency rule saying, " The government is yet to make any headway to lift the state of emergency which is the main barrier on the way to hold a free, fair and credible national election."

Ashraful Islam was addressing the leaders and activists at a condolence meeting of former MP and president of Netrokona district AL Fazlur Rahman Khan at local Mahua auditorium.

He also apprehended that the government would not be able to create a level playing field for the poll participants noting that the candidates would have to face problems to conduct their polls campaign under emergency rule.

Referring to the last Thursday's dialogue with the advisers, he said, " We talked about a number of crucial issues including unconditional release of Sheikh Hasina, lifting of state of emergency and deferment of upazila polls."

Ashraful called upon the leaders and activists to remain united and alert so that none could foil the December polls. There was no alterative to holding the polls for establishing democracy.

MD Samsuzzuha, president of Netrokona district AL, presided over the meeting. Ali Khan Khasru, general secretary of Netrokona district AL, Zilllur Rahman Numan, publicity secretary of Netrokona district AL, among others, also spoke on the occasion.