30pc chairman candidates accused in cases: Sujan

Some 30 per cent of 379 candidates contesting for the office of chairman in the upcoming fourth phase of the upazila (UZ) election face cases, including allegations of murder. This was revealed on Thursday by Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Sujan) which said the data was based on the affidavits the candidates have submitted to the election commission. The fourth-phase election will be held on March 23 in 92 upazilas.  Addressing the press conference, Sujan President M Hafizuddin Khan said the Election Commission (EC) failed to hold fair elections despite it has adequate legal power. The commission will have to bear the responsibility. Sujan secretary Dr Badiul Alam Majumder alleged that the EC does not apply its power to hold fair elections and prevent vote rigging, according to a news agency.