BNP leader Professor Nargis Begum stressed that elections are essential to preserve Bangladesh’s sovereignty and build a democratic state. She highlighted the need to protect current and future generations, stating that democracy enables free expression and national development. She recalled that former President Ziaur Rahman united the nation to safeguard independence and founded the BNP to uphold the rights and dignity of the majority. Party leaders urged citizens to protect the party’s legacy, noting, “If BNP survives, the country survives.”