Desk Report: President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Thursday asked the Election Commission (EC) to play a responsible role with courage and sincerity to hold the next national elections in a free, fair and credible manner following the constitutional rules and regulations.<\/p>\n
“It is not possible for the Election Commission (EC) alone to conduct a free and fair election . . . A fair and credible election requires active cooperation of the people including the executive department and political parties,” he said.<\/p>\n
The president came up with the comment as an EC delegation led by Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban to discuss the polls schedule this noon.<\/p>\n
The Head of State called upon all political parties to come forward to ensure free, fair and participatory polls.<\/p>\n
The president said the country’s democratic trend is to continue the development of the country.<\/p>\n
Noting that free, fair elections strengthen democracy, he said: “Democracy and development go hand in hand.”<\/p>\n
Calling the polls as the most important aspects of reflecting public opinion in the democratic process, the President said: “Through elections, the voters choose their representatives by which people’s expectations are fulfilled.”<\/p>\n
He expressed his hope that the government will extend all-out cooperation to the EC for conducting the upcoming JS election in a free, fair and credible manner.<\/p>\n
During the meeting, the President was apprised of the overall preparations for the upcoming 12th general polls by the CEC.<\/p>\n
The CEC informed the president that the Election Commission has already held a dialogue with the political parties with the aim of conducting free and fair elections.<\/p>\n
He also mentioned that necessary instructions have already been given to the executive department and others concerned for smooth completion of the next election.<\/p>\n
The Election Commissioners, EC Secretary and Bangabhaban Secretaries were present during the meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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