M. Sakhawat Hussain

The writer is Former Election Commissioner and columnist.

Working out an electoral security model

I have, in my previous article, highlighted the rationale for having armed forces on the ground during elections because of the highly tense political climate and the virulent atmosphere of confrontational politics, especially when the next general election is likely to be held without the dissolution of Parliament.

7y ago

Electoral security: Important for a fair election

Unless the voters feel safe—and if the EC fails to deploy forces under its control within a security template that should have been prepared by now (and if the use of security forces is reactive rather than proactive)—it will be a total wastage of the 70 percent of the election budget apportioned to security.

7y ago

Challenges for the next election commission

Elections are the only instrument of democratic and peaceful transfer of power with the consent and choice of the majority. Therefore,

8y ago

Losing faith in electoral processes

No elections in a democratic world are perfect, be it in a liberal or an emerging democracy.

8y ago
August 30, 2017
August 30, 2017

Working out an electoral security model

I have, in my previous article, highlighted the rationale for having armed forces on the ground during elections because of the highly tense political climate and the virulent atmosphere of confrontational politics, especially when the next general election is likely to be held without the dissolution of Parliament.

August 27, 2017
August 27, 2017

Electoral security: Important for a fair election

Unless the voters feel safe—and if the EC fails to deploy forces under its control within a security template that should have been prepared by now (and if the use of security forces is reactive rather than proactive)—it will be a total wastage of the 70 percent of the election budget apportioned to security.

September 24, 2016
September 24, 2016

Challenges for the next election commission

Elections are the only instrument of democratic and peaceful transfer of power with the consent and choice of the majority. Therefore,

January 6, 2016
January 6, 2016

Losing faith in electoral processes

No elections in a democratic world are perfect, be it in a liberal or an emerging democracy.