বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (প্রথম খণ্ড)/৭১

শিরোনাম সূত্র তারিখ
যুক্তফ্রণ্টের নির্বাচন পরবর্তী সাংগঠনিক সার্কুলার যুক্তফ্রণ্ট দপ্তর ১৫ই মার্চ, ১৯৫৪

UNITED FRONT PARTY OFFICE

56, SIMPSON ROAD, DACCA

Dated, 15th March, 1954

Dear Sir,

 Now that the elections are over and matters must still be fresh in your minds, it is very important that we collect for future reference some important data. We would request you to devote some time and attention to the collection of material and to let us know the replies as soon as possible. The replies may be sent in two batches, one batch in regard to questions which you can immediately answer and the other in regard to questions which may require some time to reply.

 We would like to have information on the following points:

 (1) Names of contestant candidates with particulars of whether-

(a)  they had applied to the Muslim League,

(b) whether they had applied to the United Front,

(c) whether they claimed to be nominees of any particular person.

(d) whether they issued pamphlets signed or purporting to have been signed by any particular Leader of the United Front or any other party.

(e) any important particulars.

 (2) Can you send the leaflets produced by all parties particularly-?

(a) leaflets containing a Fatwa or recommendation of the Pir of Furfura. This was actually issued by the late Pir Sahib in 1946 and has been re-issued by the Muslim League on this occasion to mislead the people.

(b) the Fatwas of Maulana Shamsul Huq and the Pir Sahib of Sarsina stating that a Vote against the Muslim League is against the Quoran and the Sunnah,

(c) any other leaflets calculated to mislead the people.

(3) The names of those who worked on behalf of yourself and on behalf of the Muslim League and on behalf of other candidates. Union by Union and preferbly village by village. Names of important and influential people need only be given (This information is required).

(4) Names of important workers not associated with the Union or Village but working in the Centre may also be given.

(5) Particulars of persons arrested before the elections-whether under Public Safety Act or in any specific case; if in detention when election held also, who amongst them are Communists, and who are your workers?

(6) Names of persons who should have supported us but did not do so.

(7) Of the workers of the Muslim League many were violent characters and Goondas. Their names may also be supplied with short notes.

(8) Some information regarding Polling-where any difficulties were placed in the way.

(9) Any comments regarding female voting.

(10) Was the Polling Station placed where it should have been or was there anything wrong with its location?

(11) Has your Constituency been properly constituted or should your Constituency have been differently constituted in the interests of contiguous or Polling facilities.

(12) Was the Muslim League candidate rich? What were his antecedents and did he spend much money? Give any particulars regarding his method of work.

 I would very much like a note regarding-

(a) Partial or impartial officers in your Constituency and their behavior.

(b) a note on the requirements of your Constituency and its grievances and what should be done to improve your area and give some satisfaction to the people.

Please consider this to be of the utmost importance and reply as soon as possible.

Yours Sincerely,
SHAHEED SUHRAWARDY