‘Actions will be taken if anyone tries to influence upazila polls’

The Election Commission (EC) will take actions if anyone tries to influence the upcoming upazila polls.

Election Commissioner Rashida Sultana came up with the remark while exchanging views with candidates and election officers marking the upazila elections at Rajshahi Shilpakala Academy on Saturday.

“If influential figures involved with the government exert any pressure in these elections, the commission will take necessary actions against them,” she said.

Divisional Commissioner Dr Dewan Muhammad Humayun Kabir chaired the event. 

Among others present were DIG of Rajshahi Range Anisur Rahman, Commissioner of Rajshahi Metropolitan Police Biplob Bijoy Talukdar, and Regional Election Officer Delowar Hossainir.