Ariful Islam Talukdar, the southern regional organizer of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has resigned from his post, citing deep disagreements with the party’s leadership. Submitting his resignation on November 28, Talukdar claimed that he was indirectly asked to choose between his political career and his religious beliefs, prompting him to prioritize his faith. The controversy stems from the case of Abul Sarkar, who was arrested for allegedly making remarks offensive to religious sentiments. Talukdar accused the NCP of siding with Sarkar and being influenced by anti-religious elements. He also raised allegations of corruption within the party, including the sale of nomination forms and secret negotiations with the BNP over parliamentary seats. Talukdar announced that he would hold a press conference on December 1, 2025, to reveal further details about internal party dealings and the leadership’s alleged manipulation of political movements. His resignation has sparked debate over ideological divisions within the NCP.