Gofran Biswas Palash, Kalapara (Patuakhali)

The Election Commission has completed all the preparations for the Kalapara Upazila Parishad elections of Patuakhali to be held in the fourth phase of the Sixth Upazila Parishad.

Election equipment without ballot paper has been sent to the polling centers through the presiding officer through tight security since Tuesday morning for fair polling on Wednesday, June 5. Members of the law enforcement agencies have taken up positions in the polling centers.

A large number of law enforcement personnel led by 15 executive magistrates and 1 judicial magistrate are deployed in 12 unions and two municipalities to prevent activities against free, impartial and fair elections. Voters are eager to exercise their right to vote in a festive atmosphere.

Kalapara Police Station OC Ali Ahmed said that there are 74 polling centers in Kalapara. Among them, 40 polling centers are more risky, 34 less risky. Police, BGB, RAB, Coast Guard members have positioned themselves in the polling stations along with the entire electoral area for a fair polling process considering all the centers as risky.

Ali Ahmed also said that each polling center will have 4 policemen and 10 Ansar members headed by an ASI/SI. A 5-member patrol police team will be headed by an SI/Inspector. Each union will be led by an inspector and a 10-member police striking force, RAB and BGB striking force. In addition, mobile courts headed by 15 executive magistrates and 1 judicial magistrate will work in the entire constituency.

Kalapara Election Officer and Assistant Returning Officer Mustafa Kamal said, 'We have completed sending the election equipment to the polling centers through the presiding officer. Ballot papers will be sent to polling centers on Wednesday morning.'

Mostafa Kamal also said, 'For polling in a fair environment, a large number of members of the law and order forces including RAB, Coast Guard, BGB and Police under the leadership of 15 Executive Magistrates and one Judicial Magistrate are engaged in performing duties in the constituencies. Besides, 10 Election Commission officials will visit the polling centers. Hope we can present a fair election.'