BNP Senior Joint Secretary Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmad deserves the thanks of the patriots for his personal bravery. He not only expressed his solidarity with the boycott of Indian goods but also stood up against tyranny with courage. Rizvi did not benefit or gain any advantage during the downfall of Ershad's autocracy when his party was in power, which speaks volumes about his principles. In 2001, when many people were small fish to Big one. But Rizvi somehow made a living from the responsibility of Rajshahi Agricultural Bank. During 1/11 when the bees party was defecting one by one, Rizvi took charge of the office of the party. Since then, he has been holding the office, while also handling the post of the party's very important senior joint secretary general. This post, which was created during the time when BNP was in power, was previously held by the party's current acting chairman Tarek Zia and general secretary Mirza Fakhrul. Rizvi is the third person to hold this post. Speech or any action should not be matched with other BNP leaders. It has different importance and significance or message. In recent months, I've been observing on social media that familiar online activists in various countries are calling for "Boycott Indian Products" as opposition to the government. Many are publishing lists of local products along with Indian products that compete directly in Bangladesh's market. Despite being somewhat insignificant, the signs of public discontent are visible. A few days ago, on the occasion of Independence Day, the banner on the stage of the public meeting organized by the Nationalist Freedom Fighters should catch everyone's attention. It was written on the stage banner, "Boycott Indian Products."It was written on the stage banner, "Boycott Indian Products." The presence of such a banner at the platform where BNP's national-level leadership, including Mirza Fakhrul, participated, undoubtedly hints at the party's different political messages in the coming days. During the Awami League's Independence Day discussion, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina also spoke about boycotting Indian products. Although she did not admit it, we can see the clear signs that this call for product boycott has deeply moved us by seeing the Prime Minister herself talking about this issue and holding a meeting by pulling a banner on the stage of BNP. If the young people who believe that they are deprived of the right to vote due to the role of our large neighboring country can transform this exclusion movement into a social movement, then I think it will have a very negative effect on the local regional politics. Just as it is undeniable that there is no alternative to good relations with our neighboring country India, it is also not desirable for India to interfere with us anywhere. Alertness is not a matter of choice for anyone. The sad thing is that almost 95% of the people of Bangladesh believe that India is in their own interest to maintain the government of the country without voting. From teenagers to young adults, they are playing a key role in disenfranchising a large section. China and India continue to fight for control of regional politics in South Asia. In the past, China's good relations with nationalists in Bangladeshi politics are well known. Good relations were with China. But when the coalition government was in power in 2001, China's cold distance started with BNP, which fell into various equations and various aspects. After Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government came to power in 2009, the distance is ongoing due to the good management of their foreign policy. Whether one admits it or not, China is maintaining a good relationship with the current government due to their strategic and investment reasons. In the 2008 election, BNP's image as anti-India was somewhat dispelled by their initiative. The BNP, pushed its anti-India image far and bowed down to the Indian lobby and engaged in an unequal competition to eat Delhi ka laddus. Their policy-making leadership is actively seeking favor from the Indian lobby. Many enthusiastic people discuss among themselves about several leaders' involvement in the opposition party. Since the very popular era of BNP, which was mainly fueled by anti-Indian sentiment, when BNP started practicing India-centric politics for almost a decade, it was questioned how long their popularity would last. Perhaps BNP's leadership has realized this. They will not be slaves. They are more satisfied with the power of being with the people. No independent nation should interfere in another's elections, as India did in 2014. Even in the 2008 election, the role that they played in bringing Awami League to power was mentioned by the late President Pranab Mukherjee in his autobiography. In the elections of 2014, a top official of the country's Foreign Ministry, flying here, held one-to-one talks with the late President Ershad, former president and party president. He was compelled to go to the elections. Even in the farce of 2018 or 2024 elections, they have the main role behind the establishment of a one-party government. It's essential for BNP to maintain trust in the people of Bangladesh rather than relying on India. Blindly following India's interests, as witnessed in the past, has only led to disappointment. Fascism will not last long. Now more or less the whole world knows about the stupid strategy of coming to power without voting. The people of Bangladesh are unable to cope and are being cheated again and again. Let this product boycott become at least a means of expressing the hatred in the hearts of the people. We may not be able to destroy the economy of India, but this means of expressing the hatred, anger and condemnation of the common people of Bangladesh will become a symbol of non-violent movement and a slap in the face for India.The current scenario in Bangladesh's political landscape demands proactive leadership from all quarters, especially in confronting external influences. If all leaders of other nationalist groups come forward with courage like BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, then I think there will be a public awakening on this occasion. Ultimately, Rizvi deserves salute for his courageous role. Author: UK expatriate columnist Email: mksuyed@gmail.com