Dhaka Bureau: The Election Commission (EC) is on a hardline in the case of code of conduct violations in the last minute of the 12th National Parliament elections. The Election Commission (EC) has canceled the candidacy of independent candidate Habibur Rahman Pawan from Laxmipur-1 constituency for allegedly threatening the DC-SP just four days before the election. This decision was informed by the Election Commission on Tuesday. For the first time, the commission canceled the candidacy of a candidate for violating the election code of conduct.
However, this presidium member of the Jubo League has announced to go to the high court against the EC’s decision. Current MP Anwar Khan is voting as an Awami League candidate in this constituency. Also, the candidacy of independent candidates Khandkar and Amin for the Noakhali-1 seat has been canceled due to dual citizenship (United States). His candidature was canceled subject to inquiry on the orders of the High Court.
On the other hand, the Election Commissioner said again that Bangladesh will be isolated from the whole world if free, fair, and acceptable elections are not held. Anishur Rahman. He said our purpose is the same. That is, to organize free, fair, and impartial elections. If we cannot have free, fair, and acceptable elections, if we fail for any reason, then our state itself will be a failed state. We will be cut off from the whole world. He made this comment while speaking as the chief guest at the training program for executive magistrates at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center in the capital on Tuesday. Earlier, this commissioner made similar comments on the training program of executive magistrates last Sunday.
Those concerned with the EC say that despite warnings, complaints, and cases, violations of the code of conduct cannot be prevented. Unbridled candidates, supporters, and activists. The Election Inquiry Committee has issued at least 490 notices to various political parties, independent candidates, and their supporters since yesterday for violating the code of conduct. Complaints, summonses, fines, and lawsuits were filed against many. Among them are important leaders of the ruling Awami League and the Jatiya Party-Japa.
Regarding the decision to cancel Pawan’s candidature, the letter signed by EC Deputy Secretary Abdus Salam said that independent candidate Mohammad Habibur Rahman Pawan called the Deputy Commissioner, Lakshmipur, and the concerned Returning Officer and made unspeakable, offensive, and indecent statements. The returning officer and superintendent of police were intimidated and threatened to take various measures, including a transfer, within three days. In view of this, he appeared in person at the Election Commission Secretariat and gave an explanation to the Election Commission regarding taking legal action against that candidate. Besides, the Election Commission directed the District Election Officer, Lakshmipur, to investigate the matter of the allegations made by the District Commissioner, Lakshmipur, and the concerned Returning Officer. Besides, the Election Inquiry Committee has sent the candidate to the Election Commission with a recommendation to take legal action against him for violating the election code of conduct and committing ‘pre-election irregularities’ by being involved in election crimes. Then the candidate was summoned to the Election Commission. During the hearing, the candidate’s statement, the investigation report sent by the District Election Officer, Lakshmipur, the election inquiry report, and the review of the relevant laws and regulations proved the fact that the candidate had committed ‘pre-election irregularities’ including election offenses, and the commission canceled his candidature.
After canceling his candidature, Habibur Rahman Pawan announced that he would fight for the people of Ramganj till the end, stating that he was innocent and a victim of oppression. He instructed his supporters to stop campaigning until further orders. Pawan also announced that he would go to the High Court regarding the cancellation of his candidature.
Meanwhile, several candidates and their supporters were also mourned yesterday for violating the electoral code of conduct. Among them are Saiful Islam, independent candidate for Dhaka-19 seat; Shafiqul Islam, former councilor of Bajitpur municipality of Kishoreganj; advocate Borhan Uddin and Mubarak Master of the same upazila; Maksudur Rahman Tapu; M. Nabi Hossain of Jamalganj upazila of Sunamganj; Begumganj upazila Awami League president ABM Zafar Ullah; Comilla-6 Constituency independent candidate Anjum Sultana Seema; and many others.
Two separate cases against four people, including Abdul Hai: Jhenaidah-1 (Shailkupa) Constituency candidate Abdul Hai and Shailkupa Upazila Chairman Md. Two separate cases have been filed against four people, including Abdul Hakim. Shailkupa Upazila election officer on Tuesday. Taijul Islam filed these two cases at the Shailkupa police station as the plaintiff. The other accused in the case are Hakimpur Union Chairman Eku Shikder and Shailkupa Upazila Jubo League President Shamim Hossain Molya. Meanwhile, Shailkupa Upazila Election Officer Md. Shailkupa filed two separate cases in the Amli Court of Senior Judicial Magistrate on charges of violation of the code of conduct against boat candidate Abdul Hai on December 24 under the direction of EC. Tajul Islam.
The election cannot be allowed to be questioned. Anichur: Election Commissioner. Anichur Rahman said this election cannot be questioned in any way. When action is required, it should be taken immediately, without delay. He made this comment while addressing the Chief Guest at the Executive Magistrates Training Program at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center on Tuesday.
Election Commission (EC) Secretary. Jahangir Alam presided over the event, Senior Secretary of Public Security Department. Mostafizur Rahman, secretary of the finance department. Md. Khayeruzzaman Majumdar, Cabinet Coordination and Reform Secretary. Senior EC officials, including Mahmudul Hossain Khan, were present.
Public transport will run on election day. Ban on motorcycles: Public transport will run on election day this time. However, motorcycles and long-distance buses will be closed. The relevant ministry will issue instructions in this regard soon. Senior Secretary of the Public Security Department in the training program of Executive Magistrates at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center in the capital on Tuesday. Mostafizar Rahman informed me of this information. It is said that such a decision has been taken to increase voter turnout in the national elections. At this time, he advised the executive magistrates not to post pictures on social media, not to talk to the media, and not to misbehave with people. The Public Security Secretary said that there will be some rumors. Rumors will come; we can guess. We also have such information.
