Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) A. M. M. Nasir Uddin has reaffirmed the Election Commission’s commitment to delivering a free, fair, and credible national election. He also urged political parties and national leaders to fully cooperate in enforcing the code of conduct issued ahead of the upcoming polls.
Speaking at a dialogue with political parties on Sunday, organized by the Election Commission, the CEC outlined two primary goals of the consultation: ensuring strict compliance with the code of conduct by all candidates and parties, and securing broad political cooperation to hold a neutral and widely accepted election.
The CEC stated that from the very first day in office, the commission has pledged to deliver a credible election. He noted that earlier recommendations from the Electoral Reforms Commission and the Consensus Commission helped streamline the EC’s work, though political engagements and administrative pressures delayed the consultation process.
He added that the code of conduct was finalized based on written opinions from various political parties and stakeholders, and that this code functions as the primary legal guide during the election period. If the political parties remain sincere, strict enforcement becomes unnecessary, he remarked.
Clarifying the commission’s stance, the CEC said: “We cannot work in favor of any party. We will act strictly according to the law and our conscience.” He dismissed perceptions that the EC is biased simply because it does not work in favor of a particular party.
The CEC identified AI-driven misinformation and disinformation on social media as the biggest challenge facing the current commission—one that previous commissions never had to deal with. He noted that some of these challenges even originate from outside the country. He urged political parties to work together to confront these threats.