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The election of Barisal and Khulna City Corporation will be better than the election of Gazipur said Election Commissioner (EC). Ahsan Habib Khan. He also warned that stricter legal action will be taken against them than in the past if anyone is involved in election irregularities.

He said this in a message sent to the media on Sunday.

Polling will be held tomorrow Monday in Barisal and Khulna City Corporation. Continuous voting will be held from 8 am to 4 pm on this day through Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). EC Habib pointed out that since the announcement of the schedule, the position of the commission was strict in enforcing the rules.

This commissioner of EC said, ‘We are keeping a close eye on every step of the Khulna and Barisal city elections. We have taken all steps to make it free, fair and impartial. We will monitor the election directly on the polling day. The administration, police, law enforcement and polling officials have assured hundred percent compliance with our instructions to ensure a peaceful environment for smooth exercise of voting rights.

He further said, “We have created equal opportunities for all and we have not given any concession in case of irregularities and chaos in the election campaign. Checkposts have been set up to stop the entry of outsiders.

It is to be noted that the Election Commission led by Kazi Habibul Awal held the polls in Gazipur City on May 25. The voting process of this city was completed peacefully without any violence and irregularities.