EC preparing for election despite challenges: CEC Nasir

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Saturday said the Election Commission (EC) is preparing to hold the next national election within a short timeframe despite various challenges.

He said this while speaking at a views-exchange meeting on the national election at the Commission's Rangpur regional office.

“Restoring public trust in the election system is now a major challenge. People have lost confidence in the system. Bringing them back to the polling centres will be a big task,” he said.

The CEC said the election schedule is unlikely to be announced immediately.

“The election date will be disclosed two months before the schedule is announced,” he said.

Nasir Uddin stressed that the EC will not work for or against any particular party in the national election.

“We will work on behalf of the 18 crores people of the country. Misinformation is being spread on social media through artificial intelligence which the EC is trying to address,” he added.

Calling upon all to exercise their voting rights, the CEC said casting a vote is not only a civic duty but also a moral responsibility.

He reiterated that the EC is making the highest possible efforts to conduct the upcoming parliamentary elections in a transparent manner.