Panchagarh, Oct 17, 2023 (BSS) - Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujon said the upcoming parliament election will be held in line with the constitution of the country.

"If BNP comes to election, it will be very good. BNP has right to boycott election. But they have no right to create obstacles to the way of smooth conducting of polls," he said.

"If BNP creates anarchy in the country, Awami League will teach them a good lesson," he added.

The minister made the remarks while addressing a preparation meeting of Durga Puja at upazila parishad conference room in Debiganj upazila here.

Mentioning that the government wants to ensure people's participation in polls, the minister sought votes for boat, the electoral symbol of ruling Awami League, in the upcoming general election.

The minister assured people of Hindu Community that Durga Puja will be held in peaceful atmosphere across the country.

"If anybody tries to create anarchy, stern actions will be taken against them," he added.

The minister distributed 58 tonnes of rice among 116 temples and Tk 2000 for each temple so that people of Hindu community can celebrate the puja smoothly.

Upazila Nirbahi officer Debiganj Md Sariful Alam Presided over the function, addressed, among others, by Upazila chairman Abdul Malek Chistee, Municipality Mayor Abu Bakkar Siddik, upazila Awami League President and General secretary Gias Uddin Chowdhury and Hasnat Zaman Chowdhury.