Hefazat Secretary General Sajedur Rahman has said that those accusing the organization of misogyny in relation to the effigy of Sheikh Hasina are nothing but allies of the Awami League, enemies of the July Revolution. He claims the incident was a result of public anger toward Hasina, calling her a fascist responsible for mass killings. Rahman mentioned the hanging of Hasina's effigy in front of the Raju sculpture on May 1st as an act of protest by July's fighters, which was reported on a platform named 'The Dacca.' He emphasized that Hefazat works towards women's respect, dignity, and rights, and that those who seek to suppress the group are behind the misogynistic campaigns against them.