, Feb. 10 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged political parties to refrain from any form of chaos, violence, intimidation, occupation of polling centres, vote manipulation, or provocative activities, warning that a 'flawed, questionable, or violent election' ultimately benefits no one.

"History teaches us that a flawed, questionable, or violent election does not bring good to anyone. Instead, it brings destruction to the country," he said in a televised address to the nation ahead of the twin polls - the national election and referendum, scheduled for February 12.

Prof Yunus said those who have ignored public opinion and attempted to remain in power through force or irregular means have invariably faced strict accounta...