State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku has reaffirmed his commitment to fulfilling every election pledge with assuring grassroots party workers that he will stand by them throughout his life.
Speaking as the chief guest at a large exchange meeting at Shaheed Smriti Municipal Park in Tangail on Friday, the Tangail-5 (Sadar) lawmaker thanked the polling agents who worked for the BNP's 'sheaf of paddy' symbol during the 13th National Parliamentary Election on February 12.
"I was with you, I am with you and I will remain with you forever. Insha'Allah, I will fulfill every single election promise to the letter" said Tuku also serves as Publicity Secretary of the BNP Central Executive Committee.
Praising the agents for guarding polling centres with integrity, he noted that their courage and patience helped restore citizens' voting rights after years of misrule under the previous regime. "It would be unacceptable not to engage with those who took such huge responsibilities on election day" he added.
Outlining his development roadmap, Tuku pledged to transform Tangail into an eco-friendly "Green Tangail" an educational hub and a "city of sports" to keep youths away from delinquency. He also reiterated a zero-tolerance stance against drugs and juvenile gangs, confirming that strict directives have been issued to the local administration.
During the session, over 2,000 polling agents and activists from Tangail municipality and 12 unions shared grassroots problems and public expectations which the State Minister noted down for priority action. He also sought prayers for late President Ziaur Rahman, late former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Presided over by Tangail Sadar Upazila BNP President Azgar Ali, the event was attended by District BNP President Hasanuzzamil Shahin the former Member Secretary Mahmudul Haque Sanu and leaders of BNP’s associate bodies. Local leaders hailed the post-election gathering as a milestone in recognising grassroots workers.
