Naogaon, Jan. 30 -- BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman on Thursday said one group had stripped people of their voting rights and fled the country while another group had remained out of sight for years but is now conspiring again.

" Everyone must remain alert to ensure ballot boxes are protected and empty boxes cannot be shown as full happened in the past, "he said while addressing a rally in Naogaon district town.

The rally was part of his election campaign in northern districts.

He said his party has no plan to suddenly flee the country by boarding a plane, saying BNP has survived 17 years of repression because it stood with the people.

He also called on people to vote for the 'sheaf of paddy' symbol.

The BNP chairperson said there has...