Dr Yunus pledges free, fair and participatory polls

Interim Government Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus has said that they are keen to cerate an environment suitable for an inclusive election.

"Our government is committed to ensuring a transition to inclusive and pluralistic democracy and creating an environment in which free, fair and participatory elections can be held,” he said.

He addressing the inaugural “Leaders’ Session” of the third “Voice of Global South Summit” on Saturday. 

Joining the Summit virtually from Dhaka, Prof Yunus said their task is now to carry out vital reforms in their electoral system, judiciary, local government, media, economy and education.

Earlier, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited Prof Yunus to attend the Summit.

This was Prof Yunus‍‍`s first multilateral engagement after taking oath as head of interim government.

The inaugural session was held at Head of State/Government level and hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The theme of the Inaugural Leaders’ Session is the same as the overarching theme of the Summit, "An Empowered Global South for a Sustainable Future”.

Prof Yunus invited leaders of the global south to work together for creating social businesses to address all environmental and social problems. “It can become a massive force if we work together.”