Commission Aims to Prove Fair Election Is Possible: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A M M Nasir Uddin has said, ‘The Election Commission wants to prove that it is possible to organise a proper, free and fair election in the country. This can be ensured only through strict enforcement of rule of law. We want to get rid of the stigma surrounding the election system.’

He said this at a briefing meeting with divisional commissioners, district administrators (DC), superintendents of police (SP) and regional election officers held at the auditorium of Election Building in Agargaon of the capital this morning on Tuesday (23 December). Before starting the meeting, CEC prayed for forgiveness of soul of recently deceased Osman Hadi and expressed deep condolences to his bereaved family.

Addressing field administration officers at the briefing, CEC said, ‘Rule of law means law will be blind. ‘Law’ must be applied equally for all.’ He said, ‘Great responsibility has been entrusted upon you. If we fail to perform duties properly in this critical moment, we will have to be accountable to future generations.’

Emphasising courageous and responsible role of field administration officers, Nasir Uddin said, ‘If you show courage with chest puffed, I can also be courageous. Your commitment gives me strength. When you take courageous decisions to establish law and perform duties in light of rules and regulations—Insha'Allah Election Commission will stand by you.’

CEC further said, ‘There is no need to please me. You will run your subordinates through law. It is your responsibility to create environment so that entire system works properly. Strict vigilance must be maintained so that no deviation occurs.’

Other election commissioners and senior officers of field administration were present at the event.