Daksu Vice President Sadiq Kayem has called for the immediate withdrawal of the Election Commission’s directive banning mobile phones within 400 yards of polling centers. Speaking on Monday at a campaign event in Gulshan-2 for Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Dr. S.M. Khaliduzzaman in the Dhaka-17 constituency, Kayem described the decision as undemocratic and alleged that certain groups were attempting to regain power through manipulation. The event was attended by Khaliduzzaman, Islami Chhatra Shibir president Nurul Islam Saddam, and other party activists.

Kayem claimed that the growing public support for the “scales” symbol had triggered conspiracies by opposing forces. He urged young voters to remain vigilant and resist any attempts to subvert the electoral process. He further asserted that the Dhaka-17 constituency would remain secure under Khaliduzzaman’s leadership and encouraged voters to elect leaders who stay connected with the people.

Kayem expressed confidence that the youth-driven momentum seen in universities would translate into victory for the “scales” symbol in the February 12 election.