Rashed Khan, general secretary of Gono Odhikar Parishad, has warned that the Election Commission will face protests if Awami League allies and dummy candidates take part in the next national elections.

He made the remarks on Wednesday evening after a road rally at Hatgopalpur Bazar in Jhenaidah Sadar Upazila.

Rashed said that if Awami League members contest elections as independent candidates with money or foreign backing, the people will resist. He also warned that a movement could be formed against the interim government if it shows flexibility toward such participation.

Rashed recalled the July mass uprising, saying many people, including children, were killed. He stated that Awami League members involved in past oppression will not be allowed to take part in the next elections unless they are held accountable. However, he clarified that those who have not harmed the people will not face oppression.

He urged voters not to be influenced by money and promised that dummy Awami League candidates would be rejected by the public. “As soon as you see Awami League dummy candidates, you will drive them out,” he said.

Rashed also prayed for the recovery of National Leader Begum Khaleda Zia, calling her a symbol of Bangladesh’s sovereignty and democracy.

The rally was attended by GOP’s District President Md. Sakhawat Hossain, General Secretary Zahid Iqbal Rajan, and Jubo Odhikar Parishad Organizing Secretary Mission Ali.