No place in Feb election for officials linked to irregularities in past polls: EC Anwarul
Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker says the proportional representation system and the allocation of a party’s symbol will not create any influence or problems in the election.
Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker warned today (26 September) that officials found to have engaged in irregularities in past elections will not be assigned any duties in the upcoming general election slated for February.
The commission is closely monitoring the matter, the commissioner said while delivering the keynote speech at a workshop titled "Identifying challenges and solutions for polling officials in the election process."
The district election office organised the event in Shaheed Satu Hall of Chapainawabganj.
Responding to a question from journalists, Anwarul said that the proportional representation (PR) system and the allocation of a party's symbol will not create any influence or problems in the election.
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He added that the Election Commission functions as a constitutional institution and will not undertake any activities in violation of the law.
