Human chain calls for honest candidates
Shushashoner Janney Nagorik (Shujan), a coalition of individuals working for good governance, formed human chains across the country yesterday demanding honest and competent candidates in the upcoming polls.
As part of its countrywide programme, Dhaka city unit of the coalition formed a human chain at Manik Mia Avenue in the city at 10:30am.
Shujan president and eminent economist Prof Muzaffer Ahmad presided over the programme which was addressed, among others, by Shujan secretary Dr Badiul Alam Majumder, Gano Shastha Kendra director Dr Zafarullah Chowdhury, actor Ilias Kanchan, environmentalist Dr Nuruddin and educationalist Dr Meher-e-Khoda.
Addressing the programme, Prof Muzaffer said qualitative change in country's politics could be ensured through electing honest and competent candidates who are dedicated to peoples' welfare.
He urged voters to vote for honest and competent candidates and cast 'no vote' if there is no candidate of choice.
Badiul Alam said democracy, good governance and development of the country depend on right voting by the voters.
Shujan also urged the political parties to nominate honest and competent candidates and demanded the government and the Election Commission hold a free, fair and credible election.
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