EC asks AL MP Kabirul to explain his eligibility
The Election Commission (EC) yesterday issued a notice upon another ruling Awami League (AL) lawmaker Kabirul Haque, asking him to explain within 10 days why his parliament membership should not be cancelled on grounds of ineligibility.
Kabirul who was elected from Narail-1 constituency as an independent candidate in the December 29 parliamentary election and later joined the AL, was mayor of Kalia municipality at the time of the poll.
As per the Representation of the People Order, Kabirul was ineligible to run for parliament seat and remain MP since he holds an office of profit.
The EC Secretariat sent the notice to his address asking him to explain within 10 days of receipt, officials said.
On August 31, the EC also issued a notice on AL lawmaker Shafiqul Azam Khan, elected from Jhenidah-3 constituency, asking him to explain within 10 days why his parliament membership should not be cancelled on grounds of ineligibility.
Shafiqul was mayor of Moheshpur municipality at the time of the poll. Even he has not resigned as mayor to this day.
Officials at the EC Secretariat said the commission would decide the next course of action on receiving their explanation.
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