The National Citizen Party South Zone chief organiser Hasnat Abdullah issued a stern warning to those demonstrating at the secretariat in the capital city, saying that any attempt to hold the government hostage or obstruct reform initiatives would meet with dire consequences.
Speaking to journalists on Monday morning before commencing his organisational tour of the Chattogram North district, Hasnat addressed a gathering in front of Biplob Udyan in the port city.
Referring to the ongoing demonstrations at the secretariat, Hasnat said, 鈥淚f you try to intimidate the government in front of the people and to derail the reform process, remember that the people will find your alternatives. Before August 5, did any secretary, official, or employee at the secretariat resign? When innocent citizens and children were shot dead on the streets, did any bureaucrat take responsibility or step down?"
He observed that those opposing the reforms were not cooperating with the government efforts.
鈥榃e want to be clear, so long Hasnat Abdullah and lakhs of others like me are alive, we will not allow any obstacles to the reform agenda. If hurdles come from the secretariat, we will respond with a firm hand, backed by the people,鈥� warned Hasnat.
He went on to say that if government employees had concerns or suggestions, they should bring them to the table for discussion. 鈥楤ut do not try to paralyse the government; that will only worsen the situation,鈥� he said.
鈥榊ou didn鈥檛 have the courage to question the fascist regime, and now you want to resist a reformist government?鈥� Hasnat further said.
During his Chattogram North district tour, Hasnat Abdullah was scheduled to address six roadside rallies in Rangunia鈥檚 Rojarhat, Raozan Bus Stand, Hathazari Dak Bungalow, Bibirhat in Fatikchhari, Baraiarhat in Mirsarai, and Sitakunda Bazar.
Senior NCP leaders, including senior joint member secretary Dr Tasnim Jara, joint member secretary Mir Arshadul Haque, joint chief organisers Dr Mahmuda Alam Mitu and Md Ataullah, and central organiser Arman Hossain, accompanied Hasnat on the campaign.
On Sunday, Hasnat Abdullah and other NCP leaders addressed several roadside gatherings during their organisational visit to southern Chattogram.
