The National Citizen Party (NCP) spokesperson, Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, criticized the Election Commission’s recent statement on party symbols usage in local government elections as being deceptive. In a Facebook post today, Asif clarified that party symbols would not feature in any upcoming local government elections, including city polls.
He highlighted that during his advisory role in the interim government, laws were revised in alignment with recommendations from the Reform Commission. These amendments facilitated the conduct of local government elections without the need for party symbols or nominations. Asif emphasized that the reforms were a response to the longstanding expectations of political parties, civil society, and the general public.
Asif expressed disappointment with the Election Commission’s purportedly misleading communication on the matter, asserting that the reforms were enacted to address the collective aspirations of various stakeholders. He urged the Election Commission to thoroughly review the laws governing local government elections before issuing further statements on the subject.
