Dhaka, Dec. 10 -- National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday said the party is participating in the election to ensure a 'Yes' victory in the referendum, not to come to power, following the announcement of its candidates for 125 constituencies.

"Let us not forget, this election is essentially a referendum. The main question is 'Yes' or 'No'. That is why we are contesting," he said while speaking at a press briefing at the party's makeshift office at Banglamotor in the capital.

Asked about the number of seats NCP might win in the general election, he said, "We are not contesting with a mindset of securing a specific number of seats. Had we aimed for power, we would have joined some big alliance."

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