The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Chief Election Commissioner Dr ATM Shamsul Huda yesterday said the electoral rules and code of conduct would be applied strongly during the next general elections.

"Candidature will be cancelled immediately if any candidate violates the electoral rules and code of conducts, he said while addressing the concluding ceremony of three-day workshop on electoral rules and code of conduct at Election Commission (EC) Secretariat in the city.

The CEC said publication of multicolour posters, showdown during submission of nomination papers, carrying out election campaign occupying roads and using mosques and temples for the purpose have been banned.

He, however, said that candidates would be able to carryout election campaign door-to-door abiding by the electoral rules and the code of conduct.

On budget of the EC, Dr Huda said they have no special desire. He mentioned that the Government has assured the EC to allocate necessary budget to conduct the general elections scheduled to be held in December next. Among others, EC Secretary Humayun Kabir and EC official Mihir Murshed were present on the occasion.