Dhaka: Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Vice President Abu Shadik Kayem today urged all to vote ‘Yes’ in the February 12 Referendum to prevent future state leaders from becoming fascist. “In this independent Bangladesh, dynasty will no longer exist. No one can become the Prime Minister for more than two terms. We will block the path for all becoming fascist again, InshaAllah,” said Shadik Kayem.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Shadik Kayem made the remarks while addressing a public gathering in favour of the ‘Yes’ vote organized by the United Students’ Congress at Shaheed Abu Sayeed Square at the gate of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR) tonight. He emphasized the need for leaders to be created based on merit and ability, with actions reflecting their words. “We have seen the last 54 years of rule. It won’t happen again that the son of a king will become a king. Leaders will be created on the basis of merit and ability and whose words are reflected in the deeds. And for this, we all require to make ‘Yes’ victorious in the referendum,” he stated.
Shadik Kayem highlighted that 11 parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and NCP, have been campaigning for the ‘Yes’ vote since the beginning of the election wave. He stressed the significance of the ‘Yes’ vote as a symbol of freedom, justice, and the trial of Shaheed Osman Hadi’s murder. He also mentioned the importance of electing the right representatives for the future of Bangladesh.
He criticized the Election Commission for their stance on government employees not being able to campaign in favour of ‘Yes’ in the referendum. “We also want to say that this kind of civility will not continue in this independent Bangladesh. On whose orders are you giving such instructions? It must be made clear to us,” he said.
Student representatives from DUCSU, JUCSU, CUCSU, RUCSU, and JUCSU also spoke at the rally, supporting the ‘Yes’ vote initiative.