Committee established to examine local application submissions for observer status
Election Commission Forms Committee for National Parliamentary Elections
The Election Commission (EC) of [Country] has taken a significant step towards the upcoming national parliamentary elections by forming a 10-member committee. The committee, led by Farukh Ahmed, EC's Law Division Joint Secretary, has been appointed as the convener, while Md Ashadul Haque, Assistant Director (Public Relations) of the EC, serves as the member secretary.
The committee's primary responsibility is to scrutinize the applications of local observer organizations for the upcoming elections. The registration process for these observer organizations is based on the Election Observation Guidelines 2025. A total of 331 organizations have applied to the Election Commission for registration.
The committee's role extends beyond just reviewing applications. They are expected to establish and apply policies and guidelines that ensure the election is conducted in a free, fair, and impartial manner. This includes reviewing applications and credentials of local observer organizations to verify compliance with established criteria, ensuring that observer groups adhere strictly to the election code of conduct, and possibly recommending amendments or additional regulations to oversee observer activities as needed.
The criteria for scrutiny are likely to include demonstrated neutrality and impartiality of the observer organizations, capacity and integrity in conducting unbiased observation of the election process, and compliance with the Election Code of Conduct.
The registered organizations will be authorized to observe elections at both national and local levels for a period of five years. This registration is based on the organizations meeting certain qualifications and is valid for the same five-year period.
The EC invited applications from intending organizations to register as election observers on 27 July. The applications for registration have been submitted to the Election Commission, and the committee's scrutiny will focus on these applications.
The committee's formation indicates that the Election Commission is taking proactive measures to ensure the upcoming national parliamentary elections are conducted transparently and fairly. The committee's work is related to the upcoming national parliamentary elections, and their efforts are aimed at maintaining the integrity and credibility of the electoral process.
[1] For more information about the Election Code of Conduct, please refer to the Election Commission's official website.
- The committee, formed by the Election Commission for the national parliamentary elections, will review the applications of local observer organizations and establish policies and guidelines to ensure a free, fair, and impartial election, as part of the broader politics and policy-and-legislation surrounding the elections.
- The committee, tasked with scrutinizing applications for election observers, will focus on the upcoming national parliamentary elections, with the goal of maintaining the integrity and credibility of the electoral process, which is a significant aspect of general news covering the elections.
