Two JP candidates withdraw candidature in Barishal

BARISHAL, Dec 31 (UNB): Two Jatiya Party (JP) candidates in Barishal and Barguna have announced their withdrawal from the upcoming 12th parliamentary election.

Engineer Iqbal Hossain Taposh, the Jatiya Party candidate for Barisal-5 (Sadar) and Barisal-2 (Banaripara-Wazirpur) constituencies, announced his withdrawal at a press conference held at a community centre in the city on Sunday morning.

Meanwhile, Khalilur Rahman, the Jatiya Party candidate for Barguna-1 (Sadar-Amtali-Taltoli) constituency, announced his withdrawal at the same press conference.

Iqbal Hossain Taposh said, "The Election Commission claims they are determined to hold a neutral and fair election. But in action and other behaviours, it seems that they are toothless and controlled by a party and the government."

He accused Awami League of crossing the electoral barrier by bribing some seats between the 14-party and other political parties.