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BNP deviating from modernism: Quader
DHAKA, Jan 1, 2020 (BSS) – Awami League (AL) General Secretary Obaidul
Quader today said BNP is criticising the use of Electronic Voting Machine
(EVM) in elections as the party is deviating from the modernity.
“The whole world is marching forward using the digital system… but,
the BNP does not like digital system. If they (BNP) come to power, the
country will not go ahead as the BNP is deviating from the modernity,” he
said.
The minister came up with the statement while replying to a query from
journalists after inaugurating the setting up of a rail-track on the
metrorail line at Diya Bari in the city’s Uttara area.
Noting that Bangladesh is also marching forward using the digital
technologies, Quader said it should be thought (by all) how much outdated
they, who do not like digital system, are and lagged behind.
Replying to the BNP’s remark terming the EVM as a machine for vote
rigging, the AL general secretary said it (EVM) is the latest technology.
“If the EVM is used in the election, the election will be flawless. Vote
can be counted easily through this system. It is an accepted system. So,
there is no scope of controversy over the system,” he said.
Noting that the Election Commission (EC) is working neutrally, Quader
said, “We want to know why they have no trust on the EC? The EC always speaks
favoring them”.
Boycotting election is an old habit of BNP, he said, adding it would be
better if they can come out from the practice.
Speaking about BNP’s mayoral candidate Tabith Awal’s comment that they
(BNP) will remain in the field of elections till the last moment and see the
last of the polls, the minister said they will make allegations of vote
rigging, manipulating and looting until the results are published.
So, they should keep their commitment which BNP made that they will
remain in the election till the last moment.
BSS/Corr/BKD/SAH/RY/1910 hrs