Election Commissioner Brigadier General (Retd) Abul Fazl Md Sanaullah has said that there is a lack of public trust in the electoral system, noting that the Election Commission is working to restore trust in light of the changed circumstances.
It aims to ensure that people can comfortably elect their preferred representatives, the commissioner said on Sunday afternoon while speaking to journalists after a discussion with data collectors, supervisors, and new voters in the conference room of the Naogaon district administration.
Sanaullah acknowledged past criticisms regarding the voter list data, emphasizing that a fair election requires a well-organized, transparent, and undisputed voter list.
He added that to achieve this, the commission has launched a voter list update program this year.
He urged officials concerned to collect and publish accurate information to ensure error-free data collection during the updating process.
When asked whether the Awami League would be able to participate in the elections, he responded that it is entirely a matter of political consensus.
He further mentioned if the issue goes to court, there is a judicial aspect to consider. He clarified that this is not under the Election Commission’s jurisdiction.
A decision will be made regarding registered political parties when the election schedule is announced.
