The OC of Ramganj Police Station has been instructed to take action against Anwar Hossain Khan, Member of Parliament of Lakshmipur-1 (Ramganj) Constituency.
Returning officer Prionkya Dutta gave this written instruction to take action against the MP who raised allegations of violation of code of conduct in Ramganj Upazila Parishad elections.
The letter to the OC mentions that in the election campaign and favoring the rival candidate in violation of the Election Conduct Rules has been filed against Anowar Hussain Khan MP of Laksmipur -1 constituency. A copy of the complaint has been sent herewith for taking necessary action as per the rules regarding the said complaint.
On Sunday (May 19) night, this instruction was given based on the complaint made by Imtiaz Arafat, the candidate for the chairman of the upazila parishad election.
Imtiaz Arafat, candidate with the pineapple symbol, made a written complaint to the Returning Officer on Saturday (May 18) in this regard.
In his letter to the returning officer, Imtiaz alleged that MP Anwar Hossain Khan is making various plans to win over his rival candidate Delwar Hossain Dewan Bachchu by violating the code of conduct. Former Chairman of Noagaon Union and former President of Union Awami League Rana was picked up from Noagaon Bazar and took him to Khan Tower. He took him there and threatened him in various ways to do election work for Dewan Bachchu. Later, Rana managed to escape from there which is against the electoral code of conduct.
When asked about the letter, Ramganj Police Station Officer-in-Charge (OC) Mohammad Solaiman said on Sunday night, "I have not received the letter." Action will be taken according to the letter if received.
It is to be noted that the 2nd phase of the Sixth Upazila Parishad election will be held on May 21 in Ramganj of Lakshmipur.