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Election Results Update
Initial Results and Briefing
- Gaziour and Faridpur's election results are expected soon, with a briefing from the Election Commission anticipated.
- A results collection center has been established, and officials from the Election Commission are expected to arrive shortly for announcements.
Voting Statistics
- The Secretary of the Election Commission, Akhtar Ahmed, provided two briefings throughout the day regarding voter turnout.
- As of 12 PM, approximately 32.88% of votes had been cast across over 32,000 centers; by 2 PM, this number increased to 47.91% based on data from 3,231 centers.
- There are over 42,600 total voting centers; delays in reporting were attributed to changes in data collection methods.
Voter Presence and Incidents
- The Secretary expressed gratitude for voters' enthusiastic participation but noted some isolated incidents outside polling stations.
- No polling station or constituency experienced suspended voting; all voting commenced at scheduled times and concluded as planned.
Anticipation for Final Results
Expected Delays in Result Announcement
- Due to postal ballots and other factors related to national elections, there may be delays in final result announcements until possibly tomorrow morning.
Local Insights from Comilla
Observations on Voting Experience
- Reports indicate that voting proceeded smoothly in Comilla despite minor disruptions at some centers which started late.
- Most polling stations opened on time; however, there were notable discussions around specific constituencies due to candidate controversies.
Community Engagement
- Local representatives engaged with voters about their experiences during the election process; many reported feeling secure while casting their votes.
- Some complaints arose regarding access issues for new and elderly voters but overall turnout was positive with minimal reports of intimidation or obstruction.
Election Day Events in Comilla
Overview of Election Irregularities
- Reports indicate that an election officer was withdrawn due to irregularities observed during the day, alongside the assistant presiding officer.
- In Lalmai Upazila, attempts were made by miscreants to snatch ballot papers; however, the army intervened promptly and recovered the stolen ballots.
- There were multiple incidents of attempted vote rigging across various locations, particularly in Comilla's seven constituencies where fines were imposed for violations.
Current Status of Results
- The returning officer's office is currently processing results from 11 constituencies in Comilla; updates are expected soon.
- Officials responsible for announcing results have yet to arrive at their respective centers despite prior communication indicating they would come after a certain time.
- Some counting has been completed at various centers while others are still ongoing; all materials will be sent to designated offices for final tallying.
General Atmosphere and Voter Experience
- Preliminary reports suggest a peaceful atmosphere throughout the day with no major incidents disrupting voting processes.
- Voters expressed satisfaction with the voting environment, noting it was free from violence or conflict, allowing them to cast their votes without fear.
- While there were minor isolated incidents reported, overall voter turnout and experience remained positive compared to previous elections.