The Electoral Reform Commission has obtained a proposal to bring extinct election commissioners beneath trial for allegedly violating constitutional tasks and oath of put of job by conducting controversial elections, acknowledged Badiul Alam Majumdar, head of the reform price.
“The earlier election commissions contain conducted controversial and disgraceful elections. They violated their oath and breached the structure. Many contain proposed prosecuting them for their actions,” he instructed journalists at the moment (24 November) following a gathering with teachers and civil society people on electoral system reform.
Majumdar acknowledged the participants of at the moment’s assembly unanimously supported the reinstatement of a caretaker govt system to be positive free and graceful elections.
“On the present time’s participants had been extremely skilled educators who shared their precious insights. Everyone agreed on the need for a caretaker govt. There modified into no dissent on this topic. Solutions also integrated making the Election Commission goal, stronger, and financially self reliant.
He acknowledged the Election Commission must characteristic as an goal entity beneath the government.
All over the assembly, Actor Ilias Kanchan proposed three key electoral system reforms, including introducing a “no vote” option.
“If voters detest any candidate, they must contain the technique to solid a ‘no vote.’ Moreover, if a candidate faces injustice in the end of elections and files a case, the resolution typically extends previous the election term, leaving them without justice. The Election Commission must contain a mechanism to obtain to the bottom of such disputes promptly so that victims can reclaim their rights,” he instructed.
Badiul Alam Majumdar acknowledged everyone on the assembly agreed on reinstating the ‘no vote’ option.
“Moreover, it modified into pressured out that democracy must be established interior political parties. Without interior democracy, looking ahead to democracy on the nationwide stage is a fantasy,” he added.
Several participants instructed straight electing the president and strengthening the put of job.
Proposals had been also made to reserve particular constituencies for females to be positive their narrate election to the parliament.
Criticising earlier governments for alleged financial irregularities in buying digital balloting machines (EVMs) and varied equipment, Actor Ilius Kanchan acknowledged, “The Election Commission squandered a spread of cash on EVMs, eroding public belief.
“Measures must be taken to be positive transparency in the Election Commission. In every other case, other folks will mediate they’re now now not any varied from their predecessors,” he added.
Professor Nasim Akhtar Hossain of the government and politics department at Jahangirnagar College acknowledged, “Reserved seats obtain now now not be positive correct representation for females. They lack a sense of accountability or possession of a constituency. Ladies folks must be disbursed 100 seats and elected straight.
“In the same style, representation must be ensured for varied underrepresented teams, including minorities, ethnic communities, labourers, farmers, and students. Institutional strengthening of the Election Commission is also crucial to preserve up its authority in the end of elections,” he added.
Professor Dr Abdul Latif Masum of Jahangirnagar College acknowledged, “We aim to make a gain future for the total nation. Elections are the cornerstone of democracy. Guaranteeing they’re conducted effectively and sustainably is essential.”
Professor Al Masud Hasanuzzaman of Jahangirnagar College’s govt and politics department eminent differing opinions among participants on proportional representation.
