SIRAJGANJ. June 5 BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia today said her party had foiled conspiracy to destroy the democracy and kept the democratic process going in the country, reports UNB

"BNP introduced both multi party system and parlia mentary democracy in the country." she said while ad dressing a number of public meetings in Dhaka Manikganj. Pabna and Sirajganj districts on way of her North Bengal lour

She crNk-ised her political opponents, saying that they, have no relation with the peo pie. "Only BNP remained beside the people in their time of hardship she added

Begum Zia urged them to vote for sheaf of paddy and termed It the symbol of multiparty democracy and protec tion of country's independence and sovereignty

"Help BNP In protecting the country's Independence and sovereignty and continue the

trend of development across the country.' she urged.

The BNP chief said the country and the people would be affected seriously and development endeavours be disrupted if her party did not return to power

The former Prime Minister said many people were now moving door to door to buy votes But money will not work because they come to common men only when there is election.

Begum Zia today addressed meetings at Dhamrai in Dhaka. Sadar and Baniajurl In Manikganj district and Nagarbari ghat. Chinakhora and Bera In Pabna district. Ullapara. Shahjadpur and Sadar tn Sirajganj district.

She introduced party candidates Barrister Ziaur Rahman Khan (Dhaka 131. Advocate Nizam Uddin Khan (Manikganj-3). Khandakar DetwAr Hossain (Manikgani-1). AKM Selim Reza Habib (Pabna-2) and Major (Ret) Manjur Quader (Pabns l) at the meetings tn their respec five constituencies

Begum Zia will make night halt al Slrajgsnl and begin sec ond day's electioneering to morrow morning In some other northern districts tn eluding greater Bogra.