Gazipur-4 Polls
Uncle accuses niece of flouting electoral code
Afsar Uddin Ahmed Khan, independent candidate of September 30 Gazipur-4 constituency by-polls, lodged a complaint of violating electoral code of conduct against his niece Simeen Hussain Rimi, the Awami League-backed candidate.
In his written complaints submitted to the district returning officer yesterday, Afsar, a former state minister of the previous AL government, alleged that he is being obstructed from conducting electoral campaign due to the threat of criminals.
He also expressed doubt about fair elections, saying that no action was taken against Rimi for breaching electoral laws repeatedly.
Demanding adequate security, arrest of criminals and congenial election atmosphere, Afsar said he and his followers might face attack any time.
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