Municipal Elections
Rebel candidates dim grand alliance's prospect
Thakurgaon and Panchagarh
Staffs of district election office in Chapainawabganj town spend a busy time preparing polls materials yesterday, right, a press worker printing election posters in Jamalpur town.Photo: STAR
Rebels have weakened prospects of the candidates backed by Awami League (AL)-led grand alliance in the municipal polls in Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts. The election will be held today in four municipalities of the districts with as many as 15 candidates contesting for mayoral posts. In Thakurgaon, five candidates are contesting for the post of mayor. A triangular contest is evident between SMA Moin, backed by grand alliance, BNP backed candidate Golam Sarwar Chowdhury Ranju and rebel candidate from Awami League former municipality chairman Solaiman Ali Sarcar. In Pirganj, three candidates are contesting. Grand alliance backed Ekramul Haque is facing stiff resistance from BNP backed candidate Rajiur Rahaman Raju. In Ranishankoil, grand alliance backed candidate Jatiya Party leader Md Toha will face a tough challenge from BNP backed candidate Mokhlesur Rahman. Rebel candidate of AL and also general secretary of Jubo League of Ranishankoil upazila Alamgir Sarker is also contesting the race. AL expelled Alamgir Sarker as he is contesting election instead of backing grand alliance candidate Md Toha violating party decision. In Panchagarh, three candidates are contesting for mayoral post. Grand alliance is backing Johirul Islam while BNP is supporting current chairman Touhidul Islam. Rebel candidate and also president of Panchagarh municipal Awami League freedom fighter Abdul Quader, who was also expelled from party on Monday, is also contesting in the election ignoring party decision. Abdul Qader said, “I am a freedom fighter and dedicated leader of the party. I was also elected commissioner of the municipality for consecutive two terms.” “I didn't accept the party's undemocratic decision as they nominated an outsider Jahirul Islam who is not active in party.”
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