National Human Rights Commission chief Kamal Uddin Ahmed emphasised the importance of protecting voters’ rights and upholding electoral integrity ahead of the national polls. During a meeting with the Election Commission on Thursday, Kamal addressed the delicate balance between encouraging voting as a civic duty and respecting individual rights. “Preventing a voter from casting their ballot is a violation of human rights, while forcing them to vote contravenes the election code of conduct,” he said. Responding to questions about the implications of forcing someone to vote, Kamal said that any proven coercion would fall foul of the electoral code of conduct. An eight-member delegation from the Human Rights Commission met with the Election Commission to discuss these concerns.

Source: bd News24 December 28, 2023 10:21 UTC