Mufti Rezaul Karim, also known as Pir Saheb Charmonai and the leader of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, stated that the recent mass uprising is about more than just elections, as it has caused many deaths and injuries. He criticized those rejecting proportional representation (PR), saying they cannot claim to be true patriots. Addressing the youth, he urged them to reject extortion, murder, and corruption. He added that many now support Islamic governance and even minority communities have shown solidarity—mentioning notable Hindu participation in a recent Dhaka rally.