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Bangladesh's NCP demands 'Shapla' flower as election symbol, threatening unrest if denied, after EC rejection.
Bangladesh’s student-led National Citizen’s Party (NCP) is demanding the national flower 'Shapla' as its election symbol, threatening to disrupt the February 2026 polls if denied.
The Election Commission rejected the request, stating 'Shapla' is not an approved symbol under current rules, and offered 50 alternatives by October 7.
The NCP argues the symbol is not restricted, citing constitutional provisions and its use in state institutions, and claims prior assurances from EC officials.
The dispute is part of broader political tensions, with the NCP calling for a Constituent Assembly and new constitution before elections, aligning with right-wing Islamist groups.
The EC also maintains the Awami League’s 'boat' symbol in suspended status and plans to expand reserved symbols to 115.
El NCP de Bangladesh exige la flor 'Shapla' como símbolo electoral, amenazando con disturbios si se le niega, luego del rechazo de la CE.