Hasnat Abdullah, chief organizer of the National Citizen Party (NCP), alleged that a plan is in motion to introduce a ‘Refined Awami League’ as part of an Indian-backed strategy. He claimed that key figures like Saber Hossain Chowdhury, Shirin Sharmin, and Taposh are involved. Abdullah stated that he and two others were offered a seat-sharing deal to support the initiative but rejected it. He warned against attempts to rehabilitate Awami League and called for its permanent ban, urging public resistance.