Incidents of violence in the latest national election were significantly lower than that of the previous polls, the ruling Awami League said on Sunday, report agencies.
"This election was very participatory," AL joint general secretary Abdur Rahman told the media at the party chief's Dhanmondi office after voting.
He said holding a peaceful election was a challenge. "It was made possible with the support of the people under a free Election Commission," the AL leader added.
Rahman claimed the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami had failed to execute their 'mega plan to thwart the election.'
The AL leader also requested Jatiya Oikya Front to accept the people's verdict.
"The election was free, fair and neutral," he said.
"There were some stray incidents, he added.
"AL leaders and activists were the victims of the attacks," he claimed, noting that some 13 AL leaders and activists were killed in 12 districts in attacks by BNP-Jamaat clique.
He said BNP-Jamaat activists had also killed two Ansar members.
Rahman also lauded Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for 'setting an example by holding a free and fair election.'
He also criticised BNP and Jamaat activists for standing by elections when they win and boycotting them if they lose.
Foreign election observers have stated that it was a peaceful election and the Election Commission has expressed its satisfaction, he said.
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