Kazi Zafarullah, Awami League-nominated candidate for in Faridpur-4 constituency for the upcoming 12th National Parliamentary Election, has been issued a show notice for alleged violation of election code of conduct.
He is a member of the AL presidium and co-chairman of the party’s Election Steering Committee.
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The Election Inquiry Committee Chairman, Mohammad Main Uddin Chowdhury, issued the notice directing Zafarullah to explain the reasons for the alleged violation of conduct. The notice comes in response to allegations raised by independent candidate Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury, alias Nixon Chowdhury, contesting for the same constituency.
According to the notice, the AL candidate has been accused of conducting public gatherings in the parliamentary constituency without proper authorization. Additionally, he has been charged with violating the Political Parties and Candidates' Code of Conduct, 2008, specifically Article 11(k), even before the official start of election campaigning.
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Moreover, the notice highlights that Zafarullah failed to seek written permission from the relevant authorities for holding the said gathering and participated in the event without notifying the local police, violating Articles 6(k) and 6(g) of the aforementioned code.
The notice further stated that Zafarullah has breached provisions outlined in Articles 11(k), 6(k), and 6(g) of the Political Parties and Candidates' Code of Conduct, 2008, and Article 12, categorizing his actions as pre-election irregularities.
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The Election Inquiry Committee has requested him to provide a written explanation for the alleged violations by 3 PM on December 14. Failure to comply may result in further action taken by the Election Commission.
Assistant Secretary Mamunur Rashid, the spokesperson for Kazi Zafarullah, stated, "We have not received the notice yet. If received, we will make necessary arrangements and decisions accordingly."