Highlights
- NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah says he wants peaceful politics despite criticism.
- He claims he will face bullets but will not run away leaving his workers.
- Says many influential people were absent during past movements.
- Encourages supporters to stay alert about “seasonal actors” before elections.
- Says love of ordinary people is his only strength.
NCP Leader Calls for Peaceful Politics
Hasnat Abdullah, the chief organizer of the National Citizen Party (NCP) for the southern region, said they want to continue peaceful politics even when facing opposition or criticism. He said,
“কেউ আমাদের পাথর মারলে তাকে ফুল দিয়ে বরণ করব, গালি দিলে সালাম দেব, সমালোচনা করলে হাসিমুখে মেনে নেব। বাকিটা আল্লাহর হাতে।”
Translation: “If someone throws stones at us, we will welcome them with flowers. If someone abuses us, we will greet them. If someone criticizes us, we will accept it with a smile. The rest is in Allah’s hands.”
He made these comments on Tuesday during NCP’s march and mass communication program in Bhani and Sultanpur unions of Debidwar, Cumilla.
“I Will Take the Bullets, But Won’t Leave My Workers”
Speaking to party workers, Hasnat Abdullah said he stands firmly with them no matter what happens. Said,
“কেউ গুলি করলে গুলি খাব, কিন্তু কর্মীকে রেখে পালাইয়া যামু না। গত ১৭ বছর রাস্তায় কে ছিল, মানুষ ভুলে যায়নি।”
Translation: “If someone shoots, I will take the bullet, but I will not run away leaving my workers behind. People have not forgotten who was on the streets for the last 17 years.”
He alleged that many people who were absent during difficult times are now behaving like great speakers.
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Criticism of Those Who Stayed Away During Movements
Hasnat Abdullah said that during past political struggles, many BNP leaders and activists were seen on the streets, but many influential figures were missing.
He also responded to mockery about NCP’s popularity. He said,
“লোকজন বলে আমি নাকি ৫০০ ভোট পাব! ৯ মাসের নতুন দল যদি ৫০০ ভোটও পায়, সেটাই বড় বিষয়। বাপ-দাদার পরিচয় নেই, বড় বংশ নেই—মানুষের ভালোবাসাই আমাদের শক্তি।”
Translation: “People say I will get only 500 votes! If a new party of nine months gets even 500 votes, that itself is a big thing. I have no ancestral identity, no big family—people’s love is our strength.”
“I Am a Son of Ordinary People”
Hasnat Abdullah described himself as a leader who grew from the grassroots. He said,
“টাকা-পয়সা নাই, বিদেশে পড়াশোনা করিনি, আপনাদের মধ্য থেকেই উঠে এসেছি।”
Translation: “I have no money, I didn’t study abroad, I came from among you.”
Warning Against “Seasonal Actors” Before Elections
He urged leaders and activists to be cautious of those who suddenly appear before elections. Said,
“তাদের অতীত-বর্তমান দেখলেই বোঝা যাবে কে জনগণের পক্ষে, আর কে শুধু দেখনদারি করে।”
Translation: “By looking at their past and present, you will understand who stands for the people and who only shows off.”
Accuses Absent Leaders of Labeling Others
Hasnat Abdullah claimed that some who were missing during tough political movements now try to label others as supporters of the Awami League. Hasnat Said,
“ফ্যাসিবাদবিরোধী আন্দোলনে কে রাস্তায় ছিল আমরা দেখেছি।”
Translation: “We have seen who was on the streets during the anti-fascism movement.”
Source: Daily Janakantha
