Dhaka: Observing that the current Election Commission (EC) has outshined the MA Aziz-led one, Sujan general secretary Badiul Alam Mazumder on Tuesday said the Commission is the main obstacle towards holding a free and fair election.

Speaking at a press conference, he also said the EC has proved that no fair polls, even at the Union Parishad level, are possible to hold under a partisan government.

Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Sujan) arranged the press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) on the ongoing Union Council election, reported UNB.

‘Considering the overall situation, we think the current EC is the main barrier to a free and fair election. In fact, this EC has outshined the MA Aziz-led one,’ Badiul Alam said.

He said the main allegation against the MA Aziz Commission during the BNP-led government that it had included over one crore voters in the voter list and not taken any step to correct it.

‘But that the Commission did not destroy our election system and no question was raised about the election it had held then. The current commission has destroyed our entire election system which is an ominous sign for the nation,’ he added.

The Sujan secretary also observed that the Election Commission has lost its control over the election system due to its biased role and incompetence. ‘Now it won’t be able to restore its control on it, even if tries.’

He further said, ‘We think this Commission through its activities and role has proved that no fair elections, even the UP ones, are not possible under a party government which is a matter of deep concern for us.’