Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal has clarified that there is no pressure on voters from the Election Commission or the government to attend polling centres on the election day, scheduled for January 7.
The CEC made these remarks while addressing journalists on Thursday.
The Election Commission organized the meeting to brief foreign officials and update them on the commission's overall actions and election plans, said CEC Kazi Habibul Awal.
During the meeting with diplomats, the CEC assured them of the integrity of the elections and the commitment to conduct a credible and impartial electoral process.
When asked about the queries from the envoys during the meeting, CEC Awal mentioned that the ambassadors were interested in knowing about alleged violations of the code of conduct and the actions being taken in response.
He assured them that the commission is actively working to address violations and implementing measures to ensure a fair and peaceful election environment.
According to the commission chief, approximately 600 complaints have been received thus far, with 400 already addressed.
1.7 million manpower to be engaged on January 7
During the briefing, CEC Kazi Habibul Awal disclosed that a total of 1.7 million personnel would be engaged on the voting day. Of these, 900,000 government employees will be involved in collecting voting information, and another 800,000 law enforcement personnel will work to maintain law and order.
