Speaking at a general meeting with National Youth Force organizers, Nahid Islam declared, “Our politics and very existence are rooted in the July Uprising. The more we embody its values, the more we progress.” He criticized those viewing the uprising as a mere power shift, saying, “NCP has opposed this. We sought fundamental reforms, but others are clinging to the old constitution to reclaim power.” Nahid asserted, “We’ll confront any force that obstructs the implementation of the July Declaration.” Nasiruddin Patwary added, “Without inclusive participation, the youth movement will collapse. Youth must serve as the vanguard of the state.”