NCP (National Citizen Party) leader Nahid Islam stated that while the Liberation War of 1971 holds immense historical importance, it should not be used as a political weapon. He argued that 1971 should be remembered respectfully as a cornerstone of the state’s principles, not as the sole measure of political legitimacy. "Like 1947, 1971 has historical significance, but neither should be exploited for political gain," he said. In an article, Nahid criticized “Mujibism” for aligning the narrative of 1971 too closely with Indian interests, thereby undermining national sovereignty. He praised the 2024 popular uprising for breaking free from authoritarian and hegemonic ideologies and asserted that returning to outdated political divides over 1971 risks undoing that progress. He concluded that the 2024 movement served as a form of collective redemption for many political actors and warned against revisiting old ideological conflicts that could devalue that sacrifice.