Action if anyone influences polls process: EC Rafiqul Islam

Election Commissioner Rafiqul Islam today warned of taking action if anyone attempts to influence the overall process for holding the 11th parliamentary election.

“We will take steps even if any secretary or the inspector general of police attempts to influence the polls process,” Rafiqul said while talking to reporters at his commission office in Dhaka.

He added that the legal measures will be taken based on specific allegation and the Election Commission (EC) will have to be convinced about the allegation.

About allegation over violation of polls code lodged by different political parties including BNP, Rafiqul said that the EC has already taken some allegations of the party under its consideration.

“We are still reviewing BNP’s allegations and we have already taken some measures in response to their call,” he said.

Responding to a query, he said the commission cannot respond hurriedly to any allegation as it runs through a due process.

Source: thedailystar