Sheikh Tanvir Bari Hamim, contesting for the General Secretary post in the upcoming DUCSU polls, accused rival groups of spreading fear about vote manipulation.

“Those who doubt their popularity are the ones alleging vote engineering and scaring students,” he said.

Hamim criticized alleged bias among some advisers toward specific candidates but urged students not to be disheartened:

“Your presence will change the situation. Let’s not ruin the festive spirit of the election.”