Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasiruddin on Thursday urged the voters to cast their votes in the February-12 national election and the referendum without any hesitation, rising above fears and limitations.
“Voting is not only your civic right but also a sacred trust and responsibility. I believe you will consciously carry out this responsibility. Exercise your right to vote without hesitation, rising above any fear, temptation, deception and limitations,” he said while announcing the election schedule.
The CEC unveiled the schedule for the national election and the referendum on July National (state reform) Charter in his pre-recorded speech telecast by state-owned Bangladesh Television and Bangladesh Betar at 6 pm.
He assured all that the institutions and forces concerned would work to ensure their safe and festive participation in the election.
Nasir Uddin urged everyone, irrespective of religion, caste, group and gender, to participate in this ‘joyous event’. “Everyone, including the disabled, elderly and children of the family and expectant mothers, should come and vote. I hope that through your enthusiastic participation, the voting will turn into a festival event," he said
According to the election schedule, the deadline for the submission of nomination paper is December 29, while the scrutiny of nomination paper is on December 30-January 4 and the last date for the withdrawal of candidature is January 20. The election campaign will start on January 22.
