Awami League Protests Demanding Resignation of CEC

In protest against the announcement of the suspension of the Gaibandha-5 seat by-election, supporters of boat markers lit a fire in Phulchari Upazila Parishad premises. The protest demanded the resignation and trial of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).

Today Wednesday (October 12) afternoon, the Chief Election Commissioner announced the suspension of the Gaibandha-5 seat by-election by alleging various irregularities.

Meanwhile, the Phulchhari Upazila Parishad headquarters premises became agitated after the announcement of the closure of the elections.

Phulchhari Upazila Awami League President and Upazila Parishad Chairman GM Salim Parvez led the protest program by closing the main gate of Phulchhari Upazila Headquarters square.

Hundreds of leaders and activists of Awami League, including Jubo League-Chatra League, participated in the protest.

Former general secretary of Gaibandha District Volunteer League Golam Shahid Ranju, Awami League leader Shahidul Islam and others spoke in the protest.

The speakers said that when it appears that the Awami League candidate is getting elected with a large number of votes, the Chief Election Commissioner postponed the election by acting as the agenda of the BNP-Jatiya Party. At that time, they demanded the resignation and trial of the Election Commissioner.