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Election Commission Dialogue

Positive for fair election

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Published: 05:21, 4 August 2017   Update: 15:18, 26 July 2020
Positive for fair election

The Election Commission (EC) organized a dialogue on the parliamentary election where civil society representatives have proposed some proposals. These proposals include deploying army, dissolving parliament, reforming electoral law and introducing ‘no voting option’. Some proposals also came against those. The civil society representatives have opined to make the Election Commission more active and stronger.

Besides, the civil society representatives advised the Election Commission not take any decision itself rather than it will be better to take decision on the basis of negotiations with the political parties. It can be here said that it has reflected the expectations of 16 crore people of the country. Civil society has advised not to spend much time with EVM.  They have also advised the commission to try to restore the image by achieving the confidence of the people and the political parties. We think that the issue is positive for a fair election.

The responsibility and increase of capacity of the Election Commission are also important for holing a free and fair poll. It is necessary to ensure spontaneous participation of the people in a democratic country. The Election Commission has to take effective steps in this regard. In the dialogue, the representatives of civil society emphasized active role of EC in conducting a fair, neutral and credible election with participation of all parties.

This first phase of EC dialogue has been held ahead of the eleventh parliamentary election. The commission will also dialogue with media personalities, representatives of registered political parties, representatives of election observer groups, women's representatives and election experts. As a result, if the EC can give an acceptable fair election, it will be very significant for the country and the people.

The consensus on all issues will not be established in the dialogue. We believe that there will be differences in opinions on different issues, but Election Commission will have to choose the better suggestions for the interest of fair and free poll. The Election Commission will sincerely try to achieve the confidence of all. We hope that the Election Commission will take necessary steps to implement the opinions for the interest of holing a free and fair election.



risingbd / Dhaka / Aug 4, 2017 / Ali Nowsher/Mukul

 

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