A controversy has erupted in Feni-3 constituency over the validity of BNP Vice Chairman and ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ candidate Abdul Awal Mintoo’s nomination due to questions surrounding his dual citizenship. Despite not submitting any official proof of renouncing his U.S. citizenship, the district returning officer declared his nomination valid during the scrutiny session on Sunday, prompting applause from BNP supporters and silent astonishment among others. The schedule for the scrutiny had been delayed twice, fueling speculation about possible cancellation.
During the verification, Feni district Jamaat Secretary Mohammad Abdur Rahim raised the issue of Mintoo’s dual citizenship. Returning Officer Monira Haque responded that Mintoo had declared in his affidavit that he applied to the U.S. Embassy to renounce his citizenship and submitted related email correspondence and forms. She said the decision was made after consulting the public prosecutor, acknowledging that appeals could be filed.
The incident has sparked widespread debate on social media and raised questions about the neutrality of the Election Commission. Legal experts cited constitutional provisions disqualifying foreign citizens from parliamentary eligibility and called for stricter verification of citizenship renunciation documents to ensure electoral transparency.
এস এম ইউসুফ আলী, ফেনী প্রকাশ : ০৫ জানুয়ারি ২০২৬, ২২: ০৬ এস এম ইউসুফ আলী, ফেনী ফেনী-৩ আসনে বিএনপির ভাইস চেয়ারম্যান ও ধানের শীষ প্রতীকের প্রার্থী আব্দুল আউয়াল মিন্টুর দ্বৈত নাগরিকত্ব প্রসঙ্গে মনোনয়নপত্রের বৈধতা নিয়ে বিতর্ক দেখা দিয়েছে। গত কয়েকদিন ধরে
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