Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal has given a clarification regarding comments made during 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.

BDST: 2152 HRS, JUNE 26, 2023
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