AL men left out of voter list in Khagrachhari Leaders allege

A Correspondent, Khagrachhari
Awami League (AL) leaders here alleged that more than 5,000 party men of the district were dropped from the voter list because of their long absence from homes.

They are away from homes to get rid of oppression and fake cases being lodged by BNP activists since the last general election, AL leaders said.

Enumerators are yet to visit most of the areas inhabitated by Hindus, Tripura Marmas, Chakmas and AL workers although several days were passed since beginning of preparation of new voter list from January 1.

The areas are southern part of Khagrachhari town, Shalban ADC tilla, Narikel Bagan, western part of Masterpara, Ananda Nagar and Mahazanpara.

As BNP activists were appointed as enumerators, they are enlisting names of BNP men although they are away from homes due to business purposes, alleged district AL president.

A Jatiya Party leader of Masterpara told this correspondent on condition of anonymity that the BNP activists are controlling everything from their den at Kalabagun.