Sarjis Alam, the chief organiser of National Citizen Party (North), has warned that the party will take to the streets against the Election Commission if it does not receive the Shapla, or water lily, as its poll symbol. On Sunday, he said the party will simultaneously campaign for the reconstitution of this “arbitrary” Election Commission if the NCP is denied the symbol. Sarjis added that the NCP would not form alliances in the elections simply for a few seats, ignoring the aspirations of the people. “If NCP enters any alliance in line with public sentiment, it will contest using the Shapla symbol under its own name,” he said. NCP will endorse it if the chief advisor issues directives ensuring its full implementation.”

Source: bd News24 October 26, 2025 16:14 UTC