Sham election by killer Yunus: Sheikh Hasina seeks cancellation of Bangladesh polls

Sham election staged by killer fascist Yunus: Sheikh Hasina demands cancellation of Bangladesh polls

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has demanded the cancellation of the country’s latest national election, describing it as a “sham election staged by the killer, fascist Muhammad Yunus” and calling for his resignation.

In a statement issued in response to the polls, Hasina thanked “the masses at all levels, including mothers, sisters, and minority communities” for rejecting what she termed a fraudulent exercise organised by Yunus, whom she accused of seizing power “illegally and unconstitutionally.”

“Today’s so-called election organised by Yunus, who took power through illegal and unconstitutional means, was essentially a carefully planned farce,” Hasina said. She alleged that the election disregarded “the people’s voting rights, democratic values, and the spirit of the constitution” and was arranged “without the Awami League and without voters.”

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Haisna further said, citing the Bangladesh Election Commission’s briefing, that people boycotted polls due to the Awami League's absence. "Voter turnout until 11 am (within three and a half hours) was only 14.96%. This low participation at the peak voting period proves that the public boycotted and rejected this election without the Awami League," Hasina said.