Editorial - Do Not Make Mistakes Again

The Election Commission (EC) issued a statement of encouragement to polling station committees and election workers for the upcoming referendum on February 8. The early voting on February 1 was criticized, with allegations of irregularities and potential misconduct in the election process. The EC acknowledged the challenges and pressure faced by election workers, thanking those who worked on February 1 and encouraging those preparing for the February 8 election. The commission emphasized its confidence that no fraud would be promoted or supported during the election process. The previous early voting drew widespread criticism, especially from parliamentary candidates and political parties affected by EC errors. The Senate's political development sub-committee called for a fair, transparent, and accurate vote counting process, encouraging citizens to observe and document the voting proceedings. Concerns remain about the ability to manage voting across numerous locations nationwide, particularly with the added complexity of the constitutional referendum.