Whip Nizan Apologizes Over Controversial Speech at Puja Mandap
Lakshmipur-4 MP and Whip of the National Parliament, ABM Ashraf Uddin Nizan, has tendered an apology and expressed regret following a controversy triggered by his remarks made during visits to various puja mandaps in Ramgati and Kamalnagar on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja. He issued the apology and expressed his regret in a post from his verified Facebook ID on Friday, October 23, at around 6:30 PM.
In the social media post, Whip Nizan wrote, ‘I have noticed that many of you expressed anger on social media and other platforms regarding a few sentences from a segment of my speech delivered while visiting various puja mandaps in Ramgati and Kamalnagar upazilas on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja 2026.’
He further mentioned, ‘Addressing the political leaders at various levels, civil society, youth, opposition political leaders, and other well-wishers of my constituency Lakshmipur-4 (Ramgati and Kamalnagar), I would like to say, I humbly seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah and express my regret to all of you for the portion of my statement that caused religious controversies.’
Stating that he is currently in Saudi Arabia to perform Holy Umrah, Mr. Nizan wrote, ‘I am currently in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Holy Umrah. Arriving at this holy place, I pray wholeheartedly that Allah strengthens my faith. I seek your prayers so that Almighty Allah keeps me constantly engaged in the welfare of all.’
It is worth noting that a portion of his speech delivered during a recent visit to Durga Puja mandaps in Ramgati and Kamalnagar went viral on social media, sparking intense anger and criticism among local civil society, youth, and leaders of various political parties.
