EC warns three MPs, cancels candidacy of one mayoral candidate
The three lawmakers warned are -- Md Abdul Hyee from Jhenaidah-1 constituency, Tahzeeb Alam Siddique of Jhenaidah-2, Md Iqbal Hossain of Shariatpur-1
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The Election Commission (EC) issued a stern warning on Thursday to three members of parliament (MP) – two from Jhenaidah and one from Shariatpur -- for violating the code of conduct in local government elections.
At the same time, on several charges, the EC served a notice dismissing the candidature of Abdul Khaleq, the government party mayoral candidate in Jhenaidah municipality elections.
The three lawmakers warned are -- Md Abdul Hyee from Jhenaidah-1 constituency, Tahzeeb Alam Siddique of Jhenaidah-2, Md Iqbal Hossain of Shariatpur-1.
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Several charges, including vandalism of a rival candidate's business establishment, were mentioned in the notice against Abdul Khaleq.
