BNP leader Aminul Haque has accused several Islamist and newly formed political parties of plotting against free elections. “They know that if fair elections are held, they will have no acceptance, not even a single seat,” he said. Haque alleged that these groups are being influenced by foreign powers to push for a proportional representation system, which he rejected as unsuitable for national polls. He stressed that February’s elections must ensure people’s right to vote, after 15 years of being denied that opportunity. “This election will be like Eid for the people,” Aminul said. “We have fought 17 years for democracy, and we cannot repeat the mistakes of autocracy. The people will not forgive us if we fail.”