Dhaka, Feb 23 (V7N)-Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said the Election Commission (EC) is moving ahead considering the two dates announced by the interim government for the national elections.
“The interim government has given two deadlines for election, by December, or by June next year if there is a major reform,” he said while exchanging views with district administration officials in Cox's Bazar on Sunday afternoon.
Nasir hoped that the final voter list for the next national polls would be available by June this year.
He said that the EC wants to hold a free, fair and neutral election, saying this election will be credible and internationally acceptable like those in 1991, 1996 and 2001.
He said: “Everyone's involvement and cooperation are needed in this regard.”
Replying to a question whether local government polls or the national election would be held first, he said: “It is a debate between political parties, and the Election Commission does not want to go into the debate.”
“For now, the Election Commission's first goal is to prepare an accurate voter list. There are 1.6 million voters. They need to be excluded," the CEC said.
The CEC added: “The Election Commission will not give any unfair pressure or make any unfair decisions.”
He said: “The EC wants to place its trust in those who will perform impartial election duties in the current administration.”
Nasir instructed those who will be in charge of election duties to work in accordance with the law, assuring them of all support.
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