Momtaz show caused for violating polls code

The Election Commission has served show cause notice to Momtaz Begum, popular folk singer and the Awami League candidate for the Manikganj-2 seat, for breaching the election code of conduct.

The election inquiry committee asked her to appear in person at the office of the committee or give a written explanation through a representative on Monday for campaigning publicly.

According to the notice signed by Manikganj-2 constituency Election Inquiry Committee Chairman and Joint District and Sessions Judge Rezmin Sultana, Momtaz campaigned for AL through public gatherings three weeks before the election, which is considered as a pre-election irregularity.

She violated the Section-12 of the Election Code of Conduct, 2008 and has to provide an explanation in this regard, the notice added.

According to the polls schedule announced by the commission in mid-November, candidates can start campaigning from December 18. The campaign duration will end at 8:00am on January 5, 2024.