Dhaka, Jan. 14 -- Provocative statements by certain candidates constitute violations of the election code of conduct, BNP National Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas says.

He made the remarks to reporters near China Town Market in Naya Paltan around noon on Wednesday.

"Some candidates are making provocative statements. Their actions and words are highly inciting. They are violating the Election Commission's rules by speaking out against other candidates. If you notice, some candidates in the constituency I am contesting are making baseless statements about me," he said.

"They are deliberately using provocative language to irritate us. I will appeal to the Election Commission for their attention on this," Abbas added.

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