Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today (October 26) said they will not sit idle if their peace rally is attacked by the BNP.

He said: "The Awami League wants peace. But, if its peace rally is attacked, the AL men will not sit idle. The AL is committed to protecting people's lives and property."

Quader came up with the warning while speaking at a press briefing at Setu Bhaban in Banani here. The press briefing was arranged ahead of the inauguration of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel in Chattogram.

He said the AL men will remain calm and they will not go to the venue of BNP rally to be held on October 28 next. "But, if our rally is attacked (by BNP men), we will not sit idle," he said.

The bridge minister said so far the AL men have not carried out attack on BNP's rally and will not do so in the future as the AL is in power.

"We want peaceful elections. We want free and fair elections. We want peace in elections. I want peaceful environment before and after the polls. As we are governing the state, we will not allow any chaotic situation," he said.

BDST: 1746 HRS, OCT 26, 2023
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