Gono Odhikar Parishad leader Abu Hanif has stressed the importance of preserving the national unity that emerged through the July mass uprising. He acknowledged that cracks have appeared in this unity and warned against any statements or actions that could further damage it. “Defeated forces are actively trying to sabotage the unity of the people,” he stated. Hanif accused the Awami League of committing enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and political oppression over the past 15 years. He claimed that following the July-August movement, the party fled in the face of public outrage and has been politically ostracized by the people. Hanif also alleged that as Eid approaches, the Awami League is plotting subversive activities while the public remains preoccupied with celebrations. He further warned against any attempts to create a divide between the Liberation War and the 2024 mass uprising, stating, “We do not want to pit 1971 against 2024.”