Election under party govt. not free and fair
Awami League leadership has been assuring people that the next parliamentary election will be absolutely free and fair under the present government. However, the question that remains unanswered is whether a free and fair election can be ensured under Awami League, BNP or any political party of Bangladesh. Some of the AL leaders argue that strengthening Election Commission is the way to ensure fair and free elections. But it is clear to all the political parties- Awami League, BNP or any other partyis apt at politicising each and every organ of the administration to suit their purpose so that it becomes simply impossible to hold a free and fair election under them. The Election Commission alone cannot ensure a fair election unless it is vested with all the executive power of the government including that of the chief executive. Are all the parties prepared to consider this option?
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