Istiak Akib

Istiak Akib is secretary of the Manifesto Sub-committee under the Central Election Steering Committee of the National Citizen Party (NCP).

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A manifesto misread: A rejoinder to ‘bold on youth, silent on inclusion’

5 February 2026, 00:23 AM
The column’s headline and concluding paragraph claim that NCP’s manifesto is silent on inclusion, which Ahmed identifies as “the most glaring disappointment.” He makes a particularly bold assertion: “None of the NCP’s 36 pledges address the concerns of religious minorities or ethnic communities, including Adivasis.” This claim is factually incorrect.
5 February 2026, 00:23 AM