Sarjis Alam, chief organizer of the National Citizens Party (NCP) for the northern region, said the party failed to protect its votes during the counting process in the national election. Speaking at an iftar event organized by the NCP’s Panchagarh district branch at Himalaya Park on Friday, March 13, he alleged that their votes were taken away and emphasized that the party shares responsibility for not safeguarding them.

Alam urged party members to ensure that every vote is protected in the upcoming local elections, regardless of the number of supporters at each polling center. He reminded attendees that the NCP, as part of the 11-party opposition alliance in parliament, must honor the trust placed in them by voters. He also called for courage and leadership in the struggle for change, saying that fear spreads easily but courage is even more contagious.

He encouraged members to begin preparations for local elections and to take leadership roles such as member, chairman, or upazila chairman positions.