Rizvi expects free, fair elections under new EC
The BNP leader criticised the previous Election Commission alleging that it operated under the influence of the then ruling party
BNP Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has expressed hope that the new Election Commission would ensure a fair and transparent environment for voters.
Speaking at a press briefing at the Natore district BNP office today (24 November), Rizvi said his party expects a marked difference from the previous commission.
"There should be no repetition of past instances where elections were held with low voter turnout and under questionable circumstances," he said.
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The BNP leader criticised the previous Election Commission alleging that it operated under the influence of the then ruling party.
Pointing to the role of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in selecting commissioners who he claimed acted as her "slaves."
Rizvi said the Election Commission is an independent constitutional body and it has the power to act without interference from the executive body.
He expressed the expectation that the new commission would ensure voters can access polling stations freely and cast their votes without any obstacles.
Among others, BNP central economic affairs deputy secretary Mahmudul Islam, national executive committee member Mahbubul Islam, and other district-level BNP leaders were also present.
