Commission working to restore trust in election system: EC Sanaullah
Efforts will be made to ensure that people can choose their public representatives as per their choice, he says
The Election Commission is actively working to restore public trust in the election system following the recent changes, Commissioner Brig Gen (retd) Abul Fazal Md Sanaullah said today (2 February).
"Efforts will be made to ensure that people can choose their public representatives as per their choice," he said while talking to reporters after a meeting with data collectors, supervisors, and new voters at the Naogaon district administration conference room.
There was criticism regarding the voter list information earlier, EC Sanaullah said adding that a comprehensive, transparent, and dispute-free voter list is crucial for fair elections.
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He mentioned that the Election Commission has launched a voter list update programme this year and urged those involved to ensure the collection of accurate data so that the updated list can reflect precise information.
When asked about the participation of the Awami League in the election, he said it is a matter of political consensus.
He added that if the issue reaches court, it will become a judicial matter, not something for the Election Commission to decide.
The election commissioner clarified that once the election schedule is announced, decision regarding registered political parties will be made.
Deputy Commissioner Abdul Awal, Superintendent of Police Shafiul Sarwar, Naogaon Municipality Administrator TMA Momin, District Election Officer Abdul Mottalib, and other officials from the administration were also present at the event.
Earlier in the morning, EC Sanaullah visited Niamatpur Upazila in Naogaon to observe the voter list update process.
