Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Sarjis Alam, candidate for Panchagarh-1 and a leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has said there will be no grounds for complaints if the administration performs its duties professionally to ensure a free, fair and impartial election.

"We did not come to this election to make allegations against anyone. We want an environment where there is no need to complain," he said.

"But if there is any use of muscle power, obstruction at polling centres, or attempts to influence the results anywhere, we will first place our trust in the administration. If they fail, we will resist it with the people."

Sarjis, chief organiser of the NCP's northern region and candidate of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance, made the...