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‘Shapla’ can't be allotted as it's not on official list: EC
Election Commissioner Md Anwarul Islam Sarker on Sunday said that National Citizens Party (NCP) cannot be allotted ‘Shapla’ (water lily) as it is not included in the official list of symbols under the constitutional law and election rules.
He made the remark while talking to reporters at Sylhet Police Lines after a training session aimed at enhancing police efficiency to ensure smooth election duties.
Replying to a question over the election, the commissioner replied that there is no possibility of elections being delayed to February and it will be held before Ramadan.
He expressed the confidence that with everyone’s cooperation the election will be conducted fairly, unlike in the past.
Commissioner Anwarul emphasised that controversial individuals will not be allowed to hold any election-related responsibilities, warning that the EC will not tolerate any bias and its sole goal is to ensure a free and fair election, reports UNB.
Addressing police officers, the commissioner said the current situation demands unity, trust and coordinated efforts to uphold law and constitutional duties.