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<p>Bangladesh interim government’s head, chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, has held the regime of Sheikh Hasina responsible for the destruction of “everything” in the country.</p>

<p>Yunus also said that general elections will be conducted in the country only after bringing constitutional and judicial reforms.</p>

<p>"The country's governance structure has been completely destroyed during Hasina's 15-year rule, and a huge task has fallen on us to rebuild it by restoring democracy, economic stability, and public trust," said Yunus while speaking with Nikkei Asia, as reported by PTI.<br />
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The 84-year-old Nobel laureate added that comprehensive reforms need to be introduced by Bangladesh in economy, governance, bureaucracy, and judiciary before conducting elections.</p>

<p>Yunus further said that he will appeal to India to extradite Hasina after her trial in the International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh comes to an end.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-condemns-breach-of-premises-at-bangladesh-assistant-high-commission-in-agartala-780896">India condemns breach of Bangladesh Assistant High Commission premises in Agartala</a></p>

<p>"Once the trial concludes and a verdict is reached, we will formally request India to hand her over," said Yunus.</p>

<p>He added that, as per an international law signed by both countries, "India would be obligated to comply."</p>

<p>The chief adviser further said that the concern raised by the Indian government regarding the safety of Hindus is not fact-based.</p>

<p>On Tuesday (December 3), Bangladesh had summoned the Indian envoy to its Foreign Office after announcing the suspension of consular services at its mission in the Indian city of Agartala, one day after the protesters breached the premises.</p>

<p>The relations between the two nations have been strained since Sheikh Hasina was ousted as the prime minister in August and took shelter in India, after which New Delhi raised concerns regarding the welfare of minorities in its neighbouring country. The issue was further escalated by the arrest of the&nbsp;Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das last week.</p>

<h2><strong>Muhammed Yunus calls for reforms in Bangladesh</strong></h2>

<p>In the interview, Yunus said that the interim government of Bangladesh has set up various commissions for reforms in areas like the electoral system, constitution, and judiciary.</p>

<p>He added that full-scale reforms will be implemented by the government by January after it receives recommendations from the commissions.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;UK Issues Travel Advisory For Bangladesh Amid Unrest In Bangladesh</strong></p>

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<p>"Implementing these reforms will take time, as we are essentially building a new Bangladesh from scratch," Yunus said. He further ruled himself out from contesting future elections.</p>

<p>"No, I'm not a politician. I've always stayed away from politics. The country's governance structure has been completely destroyed during Hasina's 15-year rule, and a huge task has fallen on us to rebuild it by restoring democracy, economic stability, and public trust," he said, in the interview.</p>

<p>"Under her rule, democratic principles were entirely disregarded. She orchestrated sham elections with no voter participation for three consecutive terms, declaring herself and her party the winners unopposed and operated as a fascist ruler," Yunus added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Bangladesh interim government’s head, chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, has held the regime of Sheikh Hasina responsible for the destruction of “everything” in the country.

Bangladesh interim government’s head, chief adviser Muhammad Yunus, has held the regime of Sheikh Hasina responsible for the destruction of “everything” in the country. Yunus also said that general elections will be conducted in the country only after bringing constitutional and judicial reforms. "The country's governance structure has been completely destroyed during Hasina's 15-year rule, and a huge task has fallen on us to rebuild it by restoring democracy, economic stability, and public trust," said Yunus while speaking with Nikkei Asia, as reported by PTI. The 84-year-old Nobel laureate added that comprehensive reforms need to be introduced by Bangladesh in economy, governance, bureaucracy, and judiciary before conducting elections. Yunus further said that he will appeal to India to extradite Hasina after her trial in the International Crimes Tribunal in Bangladesh comes to an end. Also Read: India condemns breach of Bangladesh Assistant High Commission premises in Agartala "Once the trial concludes and a verdict is reached, we will formally request India to hand her over," said Yunus. He added that, as per an international law signed by both countries, "India would be obligated to comply." The chief adviser further said that the concern raised by the Indian government regarding the safety of Hindus is not fact-based. On Tuesday (December 3), Bangladesh had summoned the Indian envoy to its Foreign Office after announcing the suspension of consular services at its mission in the Indian city of Agartala, one day after the protesters breached the premises. The relations between the two nations have been strained since Sheikh Hasina was ousted as the prime minister in August and took shelter in India, after which New Delhi raised concerns regarding the welfare of minorities in its neighbouring country. The issue was further escalated by the arrest of the Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das last week. Muhammed Yunus calls for reforms in Bangladesh In the interview, Yunus said that the interim government of Bangladesh has set up various commissions for reforms in areas like the electoral system, constitution, and judiciary. He added that full-scale reforms will be implemented by the government by January after it receives recommendations from the commissions. Watch: UK Issues Travel Advisory For Bangladesh Amid Unrest In Bangladesh "Implementing these reforms will take time, as we are essentially building a new Bangladesh from scratch," Yunus said. He further ruled himself out from contesting future elections. "No, I'm not a politician. I've always stayed away from politics. The country's governance structure has been completely destroyed during Hasina's 15-year rule, and a huge task has fallen on us to rebuild it by restoring democracy, economic stability, and public trust," he said, in the interview. "Under her rule, democratic principles were entirely disregarded. She orchestrated sham elections with no voter participation for three consecutive terms, declaring herself and her party the winners unopposed and operated as a fascist ruler," Yunus added. (With inputs from agencies)

Yunus says 'Hasina destroyed everything' in Bangladesh,  polls to be held only after reforms

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<p>Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday (Oct 15) dismissed claims made by Congress after losing in&nbsp;Assembly elections in the Indian state of Haryana, alleging that the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) could be tampered with like pagers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The CEC said that the battery of an EVM is like a calculator battery, adding that the machines are safe and robust.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kumar also&nbsp;asked how much more transparent can one be, noting that the machines are safe.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Congress alleges EVM tampering</strong></h2>

<p>After the Haryana polls were concluded, Congress alleged tampering of EVMs for some seats where machines with varying battery strength gave out different results.</p>

<p>"It (EVM) has a single-use battery which can be used for 5-7 days. It's like a calculator battery. We have made a provision. It is initially marked as 99 per cent and charged. It can differ based on the difference of voltage. When it drops to 5.8 per cent, it gives a signal that it is about to die," Kumar said, adding that the system is foolproof.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He stressed that the batteries are put on the day the EVMs are commissioned and not before. The EVMs are not connected, hence they can't be hacked into, he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-election-commission-to-announce-schedule-for-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-assembly-polls-today-767487"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;India's Election Commission to announce schedule for Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls today</strong></a></p>

<p>"I have explained it many times. It will take time but let me explain again. Before 5-6 months of polls, checking begins. At every step of the EVM process, political parties or their agents are present. We put in a new battery and after sealing there are signatures of the agent. There's a three-layer of security including CAPF and observers. The process is videographed. The EVM numbers are also shared. When polls are over, even then we take signatures. How much more can we show? On counting day, it goes inside barricading. There's a provision for objecting to any of this at any stage which has not happened," Kumar said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He further highlighted that the different results in the past 15-20 elections do not imply faults with the machines but rather reflect the voters' choices.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Election Commission Of India Announces Dates For Maharashtra and Jharkhand Polls</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Poll schedule for Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections</strong></h2>

<p>Maharashtra is scheduled to go to polls on November 20 with over 96.3 million voters to cast votes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, over 26 million voters will be voting in the Jharkhand elections, where polls will be held in two phases, on November 13 and 20.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The counting of votes will be held on November 23.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday (Oct 15) dismissed claims made by Congress after losing in Assembly elections in the Indian state of Haryana, alleging that the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) could be tampered with like pagers.

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday (Oct 15) dismissed claims made by Congress after losing in Assembly elections in the Indian state of Haryana, alleging that the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) could be tampered with like pagers. The CEC said that the battery of an EVM is like a calculator battery, adding that the machines are safe and robust. Kumar also asked how much more transparent can one be, noting that the machines are safe. Congress alleges EVM tampering After the Haryana polls were concluded, Congress alleged tampering of EVMs for some seats where machines with varying battery strength gave out different results. "It (EVM) has a single-use battery which can be used for 5-7 days. It's like a calculator battery. We have made a provision. It is initially marked as 99 per cent and charged. It can differ based on the difference of voltage. When it drops to 5.8 per cent, it gives a signal that it is about to die," Kumar said, adding that the system is foolproof. He stressed that the batteries are put on the day the EVMs are commissioned and not before. The EVMs are not connected, hence they can't be hacked into, he added. Also read: India's Election Commission to announce schedule for Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly polls today "I have explained it many times. It will take time but let me explain again. Before 5-6 months of polls, checking begins. At every step of the EVM process, political parties or their agents are present. We put in a new battery and after sealing there are signatures of the agent. There's a three-layer of security including CAPF and observers. The process is videographed. The EVM numbers are also shared. When polls are over, even then we take signatures. How much more can we show? On counting day, it goes inside barricading. There's a provision for objecting to any of this at any stage which has not happened," Kumar said. He further highlighted that the different results in the past 15-20 elections do not imply faults with the machines but rather reflect the voters' choices. Watch | Election Commission Of India Announces Dates For Maharashtra and Jharkhand Polls × Poll schedule for Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections Maharashtra is scheduled to go to polls on November 20 with over 96.3 million voters to cast votes. Meanwhile, over 26 million voters will be voting in the Jharkhand elections, where polls will be held in two phases, on November 13 and 20. The counting of votes will be held on November 23. (With inputs from agencies)

Poll body ECI dismisses Congress claims of EVM tampering in Haryana elections, says 'can't be hacked'

The Election Commission of India announced that Maharashtra Assembly elections will be held on November 20, while Jharkhand will go to the polls in two phases, on November 13 and 20. The results for both states will be declared on November 23. In Maharashtra, the BJP, in alliance with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, is aiming to return to power. Meanwhile, in Jharkhand, the BJP is looking to make significant gains and challenge the current political landscape.

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