BSS-20 EC to take action against its officials for favoritism

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EC to take action against its officials for favoritism

DHAKA, Nov 30, 2018 (BSS)- Election Commission (EC) would take action
against its officials if specific allegation of favoritism is raised against
them.

“We will take action against election officials if any specific allegation
of partiality is raised against them. Moreover, if any contestant failed to
submit his nomination paper for the negligence of returning officials, the
victim can seek solution to EC or court,” Election Commissioner Md Rafikul
Islam told newsmen.

Rafikul Islam said no electoral code of conduct was violated through the
meeting between Prime Minister and former military officials at Ganabhaban
recently.

“They (former military officials) came, called on Prime Minister, and
extended their support towards her. So far I understand, I don’t think the
code of conduct was violated by this,” he added.

“But no election campaign can be run from Ganabhaban and Bangabhaban, if it
is done, it will be violation of electoral code of conduct and we will take
action against it,” Rafikul Islam further said.

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