Voters can campaign for "yes" or "no" in referendums: EC

Staff Correspondent, Daily Nasa News. The Election Commission (EC) has said that the polling officers cannot campaign in favor of "Yes" or "No" in the referendum. Yesterday, Thursday, January 29,EC Deputy Secretary Mohammad Monir Hossain sent instructions in this regard to all returning officers.The directive states that the Referendum Ordinance 2025 of Eng. By drawing attention to the provisions of Section 21 and Section 86 of the Representation of the People Order, 1972, it is hereby notified that any person engaged in the work of the Republic may inform and sensitize the public about the referendum; But he somehow called on the people to vote 'yes' or 'no' in the referendum Can't tell.Because, such activities can affect the results of the referendum which will be considered as a punishableoffense according to Article 21 of the Referendum Ordinance, 2025 and Article 86 of the Representation of the People Order,1972.For this purpose, the Divisional Commissioners and District Administrators of Dhaka and Chittagong have been told in the instructions to take necessary measures. The referendum and parliamentary elections will be held on February 12.