EC: Each voter will be issued three ballot papers for the elections scheduled for April 4

The Elections Commission (EC) has announced that voters will be issued three separate ballot papers for the upcoming elections scheduled for April 4. These ballots will cover the Local Council Elections, the Women's Development Committee elections, and the referendum, allowing voters to cast their votes independently for each.

The Elections Commission (EC) made these remarks in response to allegations circulating on social media regarding the issuance of ballot papers. Some individuals have alleged that officials are questioning voters on whether they intend to participate in all three elections, rather than automatically issuing all three ballot papers. The allegations further suggest that voters are only being provided with ballots for the specific elections they express an interest in.

Regarding this matter, the Elections Commission (EC) has dismissed allegations circulating on social media claiming that the commission is acting in a manner that compromises the secrecy of the vote. The EC expressed regret over the dissemination of false information intended to incite public doubt regarding its operations, asserting that the claims of undermining electoral confidentiality are baseless and entirely unfounded.

Furthermore, the Elections Commission (EC) stated that all stages of the voting process have been organized under robust procedures designed to ensure that the secrecy of the ballot is not compromised in any way.

The Elections Commission (EC) has stated that its designated officials will not instruct voters to cast their ballots for any specific candidate or in any particular manner. The Commission further clarified that, in accordance with established procedures, every voter will be issued three ballot papers to cast their votes as they see fit.