Mufti Amir Hamza, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami–nominated candidate for the Kushtia-3 constituency, on Tuesday claimed that his party was not opposed to the Liberation War of 1971 but was instead against India, saying the real truth had long been suppressed.
“The role of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in 1971 has been misrepresented until now,” Amir Hamza said. “You should read the history book written by Badruddin Umar. From that book, we learned that nearly 90 percent of the narratives written about the Liberation War are false.”
He made the remarks while addressing a victory rally organised by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in Kushtia on the occasion of Victory Day.
Amir Hamza said the rally reflected the party’s commitment to the country’s independence. “We were against India’s aggression, which is why we were portrayed as opponents. Our aim today is to free the future Bangladesh from India’s dominance and run the country as a truly independent nation,” he said. “The country will remain united in the future, InshaAllah”.
He also said all people born in Bangladesh are respected citizens. “We want to move the country forward together. I do not think it is right to drag the past backward. Forgetting past divisions, we will create a new history. It is better not to emphasise party affiliations here—we are all one,” he said.
Kushtia District Jamaat Secretary Shuja Uddin Joardar, Assistant Secretary Mazharul Haque, City Jamaat Amir Enamul Haque, and leaders from various levels of the party were present at the rally.
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