Writer and activist Farhad Mazhar claimed the 1972 Constitution was imposed under Indian influence, disregarding the true spirit of the Liberation War. “It introduced Bengali nationalism, secularism, and socialism—none of which were part of the 1971 movement,” he said. Mazhar called for its repeal and a new constitution. He also criticized poet Dr. Yunus for allegedly blocking students’ attempts to declare a new national vision in July.