JP leader Jhantu violates polls code
Jatiya Party (Ershad) central leader Aminul Islam Jhantu, also a nomination seeker from Sirajganj-2 constituency, yesterday violated electoral code of conduct by organising a big rally with motorcycles, cars, microbuses and a mini-truck here as part of a showdown.
Jhantu went to a highway restaurant at Hatikumrul with his supporters to receive party chief Hussain Mohammad Ershad who was returning Dhaka from Rangpur on conclusion of his electoral work.
Meanwhile, a JP activist named Eshaque Ali, 30, son of Saman Kari of Raghurgati village in Sirajganj Sadar upazila died on the way as a speeding bus hit his motorcycle from behind at Hatikumrul on the highway. Another JP activist was also injured who was admitted to Sirajganj Sadar Hospital in a critical condition.
When contacted, district election commissioner Nitish Chandra Dey said Jhantu had violated electoral code of conduct and action would be taken against him.
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