Two independent candidates in Mymensingh’s Gafargaon constituency have boycotted the election bringing allegations of vote rigging and irregularities.

The independent candidates are Abul Hossain Dipu with the eagle symbol and Kaiser Ahmed with 'Truck' symbol.

The candidates said they boycotted the voting following irregularities at Madinatul Ulum Qawmi Madrasa centre in the municipality town of the upazila as the polling agents of most of the polling centres in 15 unions and municipal areas of the upazila were forced out of the polling centers.

However, vote rigging and irregularities allegations were brought against three including the presiding officer, the assistant presiding officer and polling agent.

Following the allegations Presiding Officer Ilias Uddin, assistant presiding officer Nurul Haq and polling agent Abul Kalam were detained.

Assistant Presiding Officer and Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Mohammad Shafiqul Islam confirmed the matter to Banglanews at 11 pm.

BDST: 1519 HRS, JAN 07, 2024
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