Two parliamentary candidates from Jamaat-e-Islami and the BNP in Jamalpur have been issued show-cause notices for allegedly violating the election code of conduct through unauthorized campaigning and soliciting votes. The notices were served on Tuesday by separate election inquiry and judicial committees, which instructed both candidates to appear in person and submit written explanations within specified dates.

In Jamalpur-2 (Islampur), Jamaat candidate Shamiul Haque Faruqi reportedly held a procession and campaign rally at Digreechar Bazar on Monday. Following a complaint supported by video evidence, the inquiry committee found preliminary proof of violation and ordered Faruqi to explain by January 22. In Jamalpur-4 (Sarishabari), BNP candidate Faridul Kabir Talukdar’s brother allegedly sought votes for him on January 15. A complaint filed on January 18 led to a similar notice requiring both the candidate and his brother to appear on January 25.

The committees stated that failure to provide satisfactory explanations could result in recommendations to the Election Commission for further action.