Independent Presidential Candidate Dr. M.L.A.M.Hizbullah said that he was not an agent of any presidential candidates, and he is contesting for the Presidency because he wants to ensure the security of the Muslims in the country.
He was speaking at a political rally in Batticaloa recently.
Dr. Hisbullah said the Muslims should vote for him if they need to protect their community from racists. He said that none of the candidate will receive 50+ votes in the election and urged the Muslims to vote for him for the sake of the Muslim community.
"Muslim political leaders have not made any agreement with Sinhala political leaders even though some of them support certain presidential candidates. I read all pages of Sajith's manifesto but I did not come across any part of it that assure benefits for the Muslims.
But the Tamil community has been promised many benefits in Sajith’s manifesto. Why do the Muslim leaders misguide the Muslim community?" Hizbullah asked.
"Sajith Premedasa or Gotabaya Rajapaksa did not speak against me. Only Muslim leaders oppose me. They criticise me in fear that the Muslims would vote for me. The Muslims since 2005 have been voting for a Sinhala candidate since they could not find an ideal candidate from the Muslim community," Dr. Hizbullah said. He said the Muslims have been given an opportunity now to vote for a Muslim candidate in this election.
“They can decide the next president by casting the second preference. The second preferential votes are the deciding factor at this election. I held campaigns in many parts of the island in the last month. The Muslims welcomed me and promised me their votes," he said."The Muslims should vote for my manifesto ‘Our Dream’. It is not for me but for the community. Read the manifesto and think before voting. Cast the first preference for me and give the second to another you like,” Hizbullah told.
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