“You step into the field before elections wearing ironed Punjabi outfits and caps, but people have now seen through this hypocrisy.” - Hasnat Abdullah, addressing Abdul Awal Mintoo

Hasnat Abdullah addressed the Election Commission regarding political elitism and dual citizenship. He stated, “Before elections, you step into the field wearing ironed Punjabi outfits and caps, but people have now understood this hypocrisy.” He urged the commission to take measures to prevent such behavior and to play an active role in addressing attacks or harassment against candidates, whether inside or outside the commission premises. Hasnat Abdullah further emphasized the importance of ensuring election security and protecting all candidates, adding, “We do not want to see this political elitism in post-24 Bangladesh.”