Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has criticized the recent election in her country, labeling it as a large-scale manipulation and fraud. Hasina raised concerns about low voter turnout initially and later observed inconsistencies in the voting patterns. She highlighted incidents of violence, weapon seizures, money-for-votes, and irregularities like bogus voting during the election process.
In a detailed statement, Hasina pointed out statistical anomalies in the voting data provided by the Bangladesh Election Commission. She noted a sudden surge in voter turnout within a short span, which she deemed implausible given the initial low participation rates. Hasina also questioned the legitimacy of the reported voter turnout figures, citing discrepancies and irregularities in the electoral process.
The former premier further criticized the delay in announcing referendum results and accused the interim government of fostering a perception of electoral fraud. Hasina called for the annulment of the election, the resignation of key officials, and the release of political prisoners. She emphasized the need for transparency and fairness in the electoral system to uphold democratic principles.
