The Home Ministry has asked police to ban political rallies or other such activities from December 18 until the end of the January 7 elections in line with the Election Commission (EC) directives, reports BSS.
"The Election Commission (EC), within the purview of the Constitution, has mandated the closure of political meetings and gatherings from December 18," Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal told a news briefing at his office in the city on Wednesday.
According to the EC's instructions, the candidates will be allowed to launch their election campaign from December 18 and from that date until the end of voting, all forms of meetings, rallies, or events that might disrupt the election process or discourage the voters from participating in the polls are strictly prohibited.
EC officials, meanwhile, said the directive was conveyed as well to the candidates and concerned political parties.
Kamal said his ministry will enforce the EC decision regarding the ban on rallies and political programmes.
The minister's briefing came shortly after Public Security Division of the ministry sent a letter to Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun conveying him of the EC order received by the ministry earlier on Wednesday.
According to the EC letter, the candidates can carry on their campaign without holding public meetings or assembly that may hinder the election environment or discourage the voters from voting.
Ban political rallies until Jan 7 polls as per EC directive
Home ministry asks police
FE Team | Published: December 13, 2023 23:52:07
Ban political rallies until Jan 7 polls as per EC directive
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