The New Nation - Internet Edition

This year the Election Commission has introduced see-through Ballot Boxes, mostly at the insistance of some western countries who are the suppliers of the boxes (a good business promotional). It is told, very often and loudly, that it is a cock-sure way to make the election fair and transparent too. I would not have naturally differed with those lofty idea had there been no other visible hole(s) which may wide open the door of electoral malpractices. Such as: are all the EC officials, including the on duty polling officials, impartial and had no political linage of their own; what about false voting or proxy appearance as it is not compulsory to show the much talked about National ID cards? All the more, the threatening muscle-power(s). Average wisdom suggests these holes (allowed to remain in force, may be deliberately) are good enough to put marks of doubt on the upcoming polls.However, let us hope that does not happen.

Abu Musa Miah

Lalbagh, Dhaka.