Bangladesh CEC says Awami League may contest elections unless banned
The Hindu
Bangladesh's CEC discusses Awami League participation in elections, voter list updates, and potential election timeline with officials.
Bangladesh’s Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin has said that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League may participate in elections unless the government or the judiciary issues a ban against the party.
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The chief election commissioner (CEC) said this during a meeting with election officials at the Chittagong Circuit House on Monday, The Dhaka Tribune newspaper reported.
Mr. Nasir Uddin also assured that the Election Commission runs with complete independence and faces no external pressure.
“We are committed to taking all necessary steps to ensure a fair and transparent election,” he added.
The CEC also acknowledged the issue of fake voters in previous elections and attributed a decline in voter registration to mistrust in the voting process. He announced plans to initiate a voter list update soon to address these concerns.
“The voter list will be updated within the next six months. This time, elections will not follow previous patterns. Since August 5, there has been significant progress in fostering national consensus on electoral matters,” he added.
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