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‘Joining polls depends on attitude of EC, govt’

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Published: 12:27, 14 November 2018   Update: 15:18, 26 July 2020
‘Joining polls depends on attitude of EC, govt’

Staff Correspondent: BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, “Whether the Jatiya Oikyafront will participate in the upcoming parliamentary election or not is totally depending on the attitude of the Election Commission (EC) and the government.”

The BNP leader came up with the comment while briefing reporters after a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda at the Nirbachan Bhaban in the capital's Agargaon on Wednesday evening.

“We have asked the Commission to defer the polls by three weeks,” Fakhrul said.

Replying to a question, the BNP leader said the EC and the government has so far failed to demonstrate a positive attitude for ensuring a credible election.

Asked what the EC told them about their election deferment demand, Fakhrul said they demanded the election be delayed by three weeks. “The Commission said they will discuss it at their meeting and inform their decision later.”

Dr Kamal Hossain said the Commission has assured them of ensuring a free, fair and credible election. “I hope they’ll live up to their commitment.”

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