Dhaka, May 18 -- BNP leader Ishraque Hossain has alleged political discrimination against him as the paddy sheaf candidate, citing delays in his swearing-in as Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor despite a court order and a gazette notification.

Speaking at a press conference on Saturday evening, he said: "It seems to us that the candidate of the paddy sheaf is being treated unfairly. The case was against the boat symbol's candidate, Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh.

"Who can now oppose this case on their behalf? That would make them allies of those defendants, wouldn't it? I blame those collaborators-I won't blame anyone else."

He added, "I urge all responsible parties to implement the court's verdict without delay."

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