Don't allow criminals in poll campaigns
Urges Sakhawat
Election Commissioner Brig (retd) Sakhawat Hussain yesterday urged the mayoral hopefuls of Narayanganj City Corporation not to allow listed criminals in their electoral campaigns, even if they are on bail.
If any use of black money in electioneering is detected, the Election Commission would not hesitate to take stern action, he told reporters at the Narayanganj district administration building.
The EC would ensure a free and fair election in Narayanganj at any cost, he insisted adding, strict security measures have been put in place in this regard.
He also held a closed-door meeting with the district administration and law enforcement officials.
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