Hasnat Abdullah, the Jamaat–NCP alliance candidate for Cumilla-4 (Debidwar) constituency and chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) in the southern region, stated that his 11-party coalition depends on ordinary citizens rather than extortionists, tender manipulators, or drug lords. He made the remarks on Tuesday, February 3, during a courtyard meeting in Mohanpur Ward No. 5 of Debidwar upazila.

Hasnat emphasized that his alliance is accountable to the people and not to any illegal business groups, asserting that they have not taken money from such sources. He declared that February 12 would mark the end of drug lords in Debidwar, urging those involved in extortion or drug trade to seek legitimate employment through his team. He also called on supporters to campaign for at least ten votes each and to cast two votes on election day—one for the “Shaplakoli” symbol and another “Yes” vote.

The meeting was attended by local leaders of Jamaat and NCP, including Saiful Islam Shahid, Professor Shahidul Islam, Mosleh Uddin, and others from various unions.