Islami Andolon leader Yunus Ahmad has expressed frustration over the failure of political parties to reach consensus on electoral reforms, particularly on the proportional representation (PR) system. He said the public had expected a shift toward fairness after the July uprising, but instead, old patterns of violence and mistrust are reappearing. Ahmad noted that for nearly every election in Bangladesh’s 54-year history, fraud, ballot-stuffing, and violence have undermined public will, pushing the country toward authoritarianism, most starkly visible in the last 15 years. He vowed that Islami Andolon will actively resist electoral malpractice: “If anyone tries to cast illegal votes or use muscle power, they will be stopped. Our organizational branches must prepare responsibly.”