Hasnat Abdullah, Jan. 23 -- party alliance candidate for Cumilla-4 (Debidwar) and chief organiser (south) of the National Citizen Party (NCP), on Friday said the people would reject corrupt candidates through the ballot.

Speaking at several street rallies during door-to-door campaigning on the second day of electioneering, Hasnat said the masses of Debidwar, expatriates, youths and women are his main strength. "Many may belong to other parties, but they will vote for me in secret," he added.

He said voters would exercise their franchise freely this time. "There will be no coercion or strong-arming. Voting is an expression of choice and goodwill, there is no room for fear or pressure," he said.

Hasnat alleged that political parties whic...