Address to the nation
CEC calls upon people to fearlessly cast votes
Chief election commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal has called upon the voters to fearlessly cast votes to render responsibility as citizens braving all concerns, tension and discomfort.
The CEC made the call in his address to the nation on Saturday evening before the voting day of the 12th parliamentary election. BTV telecasts this address.
Citing various aspects of elections, Kazi Habibul Awal said the parties, which have boycotted the elections, have made a commitment that they would peacefully call upon the people to boycott the election leaving the path of violence. Their commitment created a confidence in the public mind.
As part of unbreakable constitutional responsibilities, I request the people to go to the polling stations in a festive environment and to fearlessly cast votes to render valuable responsibility as citizens braving all concerns, tension and discomfort
However, the incidents of violence and sabotage are being visible amid hartals and blockades, the CEC said, adding trains, vehicles and polling stations are torched. The commission is not to consider who is responsible for this, he said.
Kazi Habibul Awal said, "We are worried over several recent incidents of sabotage and violence. As part of unbreakable constitutional responsibilities, I request the people to go to the polling stations in a festive environment and to fearlessly cast votes to render valuable responsibility as citizens braving all concerns, tension and discomfort."