Revolution for State of Humanity panel boycotts Cucsu polls, alleging irregularities
The panel demands resignation of the Election Commission and administrative officials
The "Revolution for State of Humanity" panel, backed by the Bishwo Insaniyat Biplob Student Front, boycotted the Chittagong University Central Students' Union (Cucsu) elections today (15 October), citing widespread irregularities and alleged mismanagement in the polls.
The panel held a press conference at Cucsu Building at 5pm, outlining multiple complaints, including fake votes in BBA Faculty room 335, unsigned ballot papers in rooms 223 and 336 of the BBA Faculty and room 214 of the IT Faculty, and erased indelible ink marks.
They also alleged that a candidate frame from the Islami Chhatra Andolan-backed panel was displayed on Katapahar Road, voters were issued slips without proper verification, vehicles and buses were unavailable, candidates distributed leaflets at at polling stations, and journalists were denied access.
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Additionally, the panel claimed candidates were present for three hours issuing slips in Science Faculty room 413, ballot papers were folded improperly, and some voter signatures were missing from the official lists.
VP candidate Kefayet Ullah said, "Given these irregularities and mismanagement, we, the Revolution for State of Humanity Panel, are boycotting the election. We express no confidence in the administrative officials, the Election Commission, and all involved."
He demanded resignation of the Election Commission and administrative officials as well as a judicial investigation into the alleged irregularities.
Kefayet also called for a fresh, fair, and impartial Cucsu election.
Voting took place in five faculties with 15 centres designated for 15 residential halls.
Ballots were cast on paper but the counting is being carried out using Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) machines for accuracy and efficiency.
According to the Election Commission, a total of 908 candidates are contesting in this year's Cucsu elections — 415 for central positions, representing 13 panels and independent candidates, and 493 for hall and hostel councils.
