Election Commissioner Rashida Sultana on Thursday said electoral system is the key to democracy and if it is destroyed, then there will be no democracy in the country, reports UNB.
"The EC has made concerted efforts to ensure that all elections are conducted in a manner that is free, fair, participatory, and acceptable to all parties involved," she said.
She assured that the Commission is committed to creating an environment where voters can cast their ballots without fear or violence.
She made the remarks in a view exchange programme with returning, assistant returning officers, officials of law enforcement agencies, election related officials and chairman candidates ahead of third and fourth phase upazila parishad elections at Naogaon DC office auditorium.
Rashida said EC has been trying to make a conducive environment for voters as they can cast their vote without any fear and in an environment free from violence.
If electoral system is destroyed, there'll be no democracy
Says EC Rashida
FE Team | Published: May 24, 2024 00:14:12
If electoral system is destroyed, there'll be no democracy
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