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EC sues lawmaker Nixon for violating electoral code
DHAKA, Oct 15, 2020 (BSS) – The Election Commission (EC) today filed a case
against Mujibur Rahman Chowdhury Nixon, independent MP from Faridpur-4
constituency, for violating the Electoral Code of Conduct.
“Returning officer Nawabul Islam lodged a case against Nixon Chowdhury for
violating electoral code of conduct,” Nazneen Khanam, officer-in-charge of
Faridpur Charbhadrasan police station, told BSS.
Independent MP Nixon Chowdhury was accused of violating the code of conduct
in the Charbhadrasan Upazila Parishad by-poll in Faridpur district on October
10.
On Wednesday, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) KM Nurul Huda told the
newsmen that legal action would be taken against Nixon Chowdhury after
meeting with law enforcement bodies on the Dhaka-5 and Dhaka-17 by-polls.
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