Santhia poura chairman-elect calls hartal Dec 26

Although two and a half months have elapsed after the election to Santhia Pourasava, the oath-taking ceremony was not held until now, he said at a press conference at Dhanmondi in the city.

Backed by the Awami League, Pramanik won the election on October 6.

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He alleged that Industries Minister Motiur Rahman Nizami, also the chief of Jamaat, a partner of the ruling coalition, has used his influence to delay the publication of gazette notification of the election results and the oath taking ceremony.

The chairman-elect also announced a series of action programmes, including submitting a memorandum to the Returning Officer on December 23 and laying siege to upazila headquarters and a sit-in on December 28.

Former state minister for information and AL leader Prof Abu Sayeed and Shamsur Rahman Sharif MP were present.