Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday addressed an election rally at the Jashore Central Eidgah, organized in support of 11-party candidates and the upcoming referendum. He criticized what he described as double standards by a political group that promises welfare programs while allegedly assaulting women from rival parties. Rahman warned that such behavior would not be tolerated and questioned the legitimacy of those obstructing Jamaat’s activities.

During his speech, Rahman said that those creating such situations now would make women unsafe if they came to power. He urged that any breach of conduct by Jamaat members should be reported to the party rather than taking the law into one’s own hands. He further stated that the February 12 movement would be a “revolution by ballot,” calling for unity against corruption, extortion, and authoritarianism.

Rahman also emphasized youth empowerment through employment and training instead of unemployment allowances, and pledged transparency from elected representatives regarding their wealth.