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Election Commissioner said that he will do what is necessary for free, fair and impartial elections. Anishur Rahman. At the same time leaflets are being distributed not to go to the polling station - action will be taken if it is noticed, he said. Anichur Rahman said, "No one is being given any discount." I see everyone the same, big and small. In that case we have decided to take a neutral stand. There is a neutral position in the field. There is no apprehension, fear or favour. No one will be spared because we are extremely neutral. He said these things while talking to reporters at the election building on Saturday (December 23) afternoon. Independent candidates cannot stand in the field. In response to the question why the candidates of the ruling party can't obey the code of conduct? In the meantime, I am visiting different districts. Code of Conduct is being implemented. Today too we discussed some tough decisions. I would like some more information. If I get (that information) tomorrow, I will have to make some tough decisions. A supporter of an independent candidate has died. We will go to a tough decision. In response to the question that why the police are being negligent, he said, 'This is the incident that I heard but he was going from his house to some place in the morning, he was attacked on the way. They both belong to the same clan, they are related. A few days ago there was an incident between them, whether it was because of that or because of the election - we are looking into these issues. Due to the election, many people are also bringing up the issue of personal enmity. We will watch with impartiality. Here anyone's death is unwanted. We don't want a death like this, even a single death. I give enough importance to that. Give me some time. You will see the rest. This election commissioner also said, 'I have said the same on the ground. One may not come to vote, may not vote. No one has the right to resist voting. But if you resist others, we have now brought the amendment to impose imprisonment up to seven years or fine. Police, Magistrate told everyone that you will take appropriate action. So that there is no harm. So there will be no interruption. What action will be taken if there is a disruption? In response to such a question, Anichur Rahman said, "If the responsibility is neglected, strict action will be taken against that official." We will not spare anyone. The candidature will be cancelled, at one place or another. I gave this glimpse. 'EC Anishur said that action will be taken if leaflets are being distributed to avoid going to the polling station. Action will be taken against the person against whom the complaint is filed. No one can show it. Inshallah there will be a festive vote.Since the conflict began, the West Bank, the Israel-Lebanese border, Iraq, Syria and the sea off Yemen have become flashpoints -- with Iranian-backed groups issuing regular warnings about their ability to take the war far beyond Gaza.

Israel said another of its troops was killed on Friday by rocket fire from Lebanon, where the Iran-backed Hezbollah and other groups have carried out near-daily cross-border assaults in support of Hamas. Hezbollah said two of its fighters were killed Friday.

Missiles from Iran-backed Yemeni rebels -- claiming to act in solidarity with Gazans -- have disrupted Red Sea shipping. The United States accused Tehran of being involved in the attacks. "We know that Iran was deeply involved in planning the operations against commercial vessels in the Red Sea," National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said. The war began on October 7 when Hamas gunmen broke through Gaza's militarised border and killed around 1,140 people in Israel, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures.

Palestinian militants also abducted about 250 people, 129 of whom remain in Gaza according to Israeli authorities. Vowing to destroy Hamas, Israel launched a relentless bombardment and ground invasion of Gaza, where 20,057 people have been killed, according to the latest Hamas toll. Most of the dead are women and children, Hamas officials say.

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