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Published : 15 Jun 2013, 05:47 PM
In an immediate reaction, speaking to bdnew24.com, he has described his victory as ‘political’.
”This is indeed a local election and the BNP is strong in the city,” he said adding that he won the elections due to “political reasons”.
Asked whether he would ask for Hiran’s co-operation after formally taking charge, he said, “The question does not arise. Is he a doctor or an engineer that I would have to ask for his assistance?”
He believed he would have won with a bigger margin if the balloting was “more fair”.
Kamal said his first priority will be to work on the city’s water management.
Contesting with ‘pineapple’ symbol, he pulled 83,751 votes while his nearest rival Hiran with ‘television’ symbol bagged 66,761 votes.
The results were announced from the Presiding Officer’s office at C&B Road in Barisal city since around 10:30pm.
Mammudul Haque Khan Mamun, Joint Convenor of Juba League’s metropolitan unit, is also in the fray with an electoral symbol of ‘pen and inkpot’.
Voting at one centre in Barisal was suspended for an hour after supporters of two rival mayoral candidates engaged in a brawl.
Witnesses said Hiran and Kamal were present during the clash at ward no-24 on Rupatali Government Primary School premises.
