Hasnat Abdullah, chief organizer of the National Citizen Party (NCP) for the southern region and candidate for Comilla-4 (Debidwar), stated that asking for votes is more honorable than committing theft or corruption. He made the remarks on Sunday, January 11, during an anti-aggression march and public outreach event at Syedpur Bazar in Bara Shalghar Union of Debidwar upazila, Comilla.

During his address, Abdullah emphasized that his party would approach voters with love and humility, even if it meant begging for their support. He urged citizens to back the 'yes' vote in the upcoming referendum, which he said would strengthen democracy and protect fundamental rights. He called for an end to corruption, extortion, and loan defaulting, describing the forthcoming election as one aimed at building a corruption-free Bangladesh.

Abdullah also mentioned that if corruption could be eradicated, the country would inevitably progress, and that no one should serve as prime minister more than twice, reflecting his party’s stance on political reform.