Dhaka, Nov 24 (Just News): Election commission (EC) has decided to use the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in all polling centres of six constituencies in upcoming national elections amid opposition criticism.
Election commission secretary Helal Uddin Ahmad announced the decision in a press conference at the city's Nirbachan Bhaban on Saturday.
"After a marathon meeting, the EC decided that the voting machines will be used fully in any six of the seats in city corporation areas. The constituencies will be finalised through a lottery on 28 November in front of you (journalists)," he said.
The meeting was presided over by chief election commissioner KM Nurul Huda with other commissioners in presence.
Replying to a query on a BNP's claim that the EC secretary attended a secret meeting of Awami League, he said, "It's totally a false propaganda. I strongly condemn it."
In reply to another question whether the commission will take actions against this propaganda, he said, "I'll be placed it in tomorrow's (Sunday's) election commission meeting, and the commission will take decision."
(Justnews/ys/2230hr)
