, Jan. 15 -- e-Islami on Thursday lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, alleging that its candidates are being harassed in some areas by magistrates and election officials.

The party claimed that such actions are being taken on the officials' own initiative, even where no formal complaints have been lodged, raising concerns about the neutrality of the administration ahead of the upcoming national election scheduled for February 12.

"In several areas, candidates of certain parties are continuing their campaign freely. Again, (false) complaints are being filed against us. Even though complaints are not filed in some places, magistrates and election officials are harassing us on their own initiative," said Jamaat Assistant Secre...