He said detailed discussions were held at Tuesday’s meeting to ensure a free, fair and transparent presidential election. The Chief Whip said the Chief Election Commissioner will act as the Returning Officer, while necessary Election Commission officials and employees will perform election duties with secretarial support from the Parliament Secretariat. Asked whether Article 70 of the Constitution would remain effective during the presidential election, he said, “As Article 70 of the Constitution has not been amended, it will remain effective.” Later, Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni said there was consensus on four areas concerning Article 70 in the July Charter, one of which is the presidential election. “Even if the July Charter is implemented, Article 70 will remain effective in the presidential election,” he said.