Badiul Alam: Next polls to be peaceful, free of political interference

Electoral Reform Commission chief Dr Badiul Alam Majumdar has said that peaceful elections will be held in the country with no political interference in the polls.

"Free, fair, impartial, and peaceful elections will be held during the tenure of the present interim government," he said.

Badiul Alam also the founding secretary of 'Shujan' (Citizens for Good Governance), a civil society organization, made the remarks while speaking to journalists at the Rangpur Circuit House conference room on Wednesday night.

He assured that there would be a level playing field for all parties during the elections.

"The Election Commission (EC) will work neutrally and there will be no political interference. The deprived people will get back their voting rights," he added.

Badiul highlighted that the High Court verdict to restore the non-party caretaker government system has opened an important door for the return of the democratic system.

"In the past, the Election Commission was under pressure during the party government. Now, the Election Commission will be free from this," he said.

The head of the Electoral System Reform Commission further mentioned that the interim government has taken several initiatives to orient the people of the country towards the elections.

He also criticized the use of EVM machines, calling them "black boxes."

"This weak method is not suitable for Bangladesh, and the people have not accepted it," he added.

Regarding the mass uprising of 2024, Badiul Alam Majumder emphasized the contribution of Shaheed Abu Sayeed from Rangpur, who had added a new dimension to the revolution.

"Due to Abu Sayeed's sacrifice, the movement gained momentum across the country, forcing Sheikh Hasina to resign. People across the country will remember his contribution with gratitude," he said.

Source: UNB