Three electoral candidates, two from Awami League and one independent, have lost their candidacy following appeal hearings by the Election Commission on Friday, 15th of December.
The Election Commission (EC) has canceled the nomination of three candidates, including two from the ruling Awami League, due to dual citizenship in the 12th National Assembly elections. In the appeal hearing, the organization canceled the candidature of Awami League nominated candidate Shammi Ahmed for the Barisal-4 seat Shamim Haque for the Faridpur-3 seat, and the independent candidate for Barisal-5 seat Sadiq Abdullah. However, the Kazi Habibul Awal Commission rejected the appeal made against Abdul Quader Azad (AK Azad), an independent candidate for the Faridpur-3 seat, accusing him of dual citizenship.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal is presiding over the appeal hearing. EC Secretary along with four other commissioners are present.
On 3 December, Pankaj alleged that Shammi, who is the international affairs secretary of the Awami League, holds citizenship for both Bangladesh and Australia.
Similarly, Shammi had alleged that Pankaj, in his wealth statement, has ownership of public transportation Bihanga Paribahan, which runs on several routes in Dhaka.
Following the scrutiny of the allegations, Barishal Deputy Commissioner Shahidul Islam, who is also the returning officer for the district, announced the cancellation of Shammi’s candidacy.
He said according to the Representation of the People Order, 1972, an election candidate cannot hold dual citizenship. Hence, Shammi’s nomination has been canceled.
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