Ducsu not comparable with national polls, yet can serve as model: Home adviser
He expressed hope that it will be a very good election.
The Ducsu election cannot be directly compared with the national elections, but it can serve as a model for future elections, said Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today (9 September).
"Those who are casting their votes here belong to an educated society. The national election cannot be directly compared with this. But it will serve as a model."
Jahangir Alam made the remarks while talking to reporters after a meeting of the Advisory Council Committee on law and order.
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The adviser said that presiding and polling officers here are highly educated, which will not be the case nationwide. "Still, this is definitely a model," he said.
Responding to questions about allegations over the polls, he said, "We haven't received any reports of counter-allegations. We discussed this yesterday as well. From what we learned from the vice chancellor, they have made very good preparations."
He expressed hope that it will be a very good election.
"From what I've seen in the media this morning, the voting was going smoothly."
After a long gap, the Ducsu election is being held again, he added, noting that voter turnout appeared enthusiastic.
"People are participating spontaneously and casting their votes. From what I saw in media reports this morning, it looked quite positive," the adviser said.
