EC clarifies CEC’s comments on Islami Andolan candidate

The Election Commission (EC) has given a
clarification that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal’s
comments were presented distortedly and incorrectly in media on the day of
Barishal City Corporation (BCC) elections.

In the clarification, it said in response to a volley of questions from
journalists about the attack on Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s mayoral candidate
for recently held BCC polls Mufti Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim, the CEC wanted
to know from the journalists with concern about the physical condition of
Faizul Karim.

Different media published and broadcast news incorrectly and distortedly that
the CEC insulted the Islami Andolan candidate and wished his death, it also
said.

Even the EC came to know that leaders of different political parties made
comments insulting the EC at discussions and rallies, according to the
clarification.

The CEC said he didn’t make any comments that can insult and tarnish the
image of the Islami Andolan candidate.

He also said even after that if anyone felt hurt at his comments, he is
really sorry for that.

Overall the EC expected that political leaders and journalists would make any
comments and present news relating to the EC with utmost responsibility and
alertness. (BSS)