Jamaat Chief Pledges Strong India Ties, Inclusive Bangladesh Ahead of Elections

• Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman committed to building "strong, respectful and mutually beneficial" relations with India if his party wins the upcoming elections.
• Rahman emphasized national unity, equal citizenship, and constructive relations with neighboring countries, prioritizing India as the nearest neighbor.
• He rejected discrimination against minorities, stating, "There are no second-class citizens in my country. I do not consider anyone a minority. We are all Bangladeshis."
• The Jamaat chief highlighted public demand for meaningful political reform and a stronger democratic system, assuring a credible, transparent, and fair election.
• Rahman also addressed concerns about women's rights under Jamaat influence, stating his party respects women's rights and the aspirations of youth.