Speaking at a roadside rally in the Shaheed Minar area of Dimla, Nilphamari, NCP leader Sarjis Alam alleged that the police don't act without bribes. “There has been no development of roads and infrastructure in Dimla over the past 17 years. Instead, the people have been looted through deception,” he stated. Sarjis emphasized the need for multiple strong political parties in Bangladesh to encourage healthy competition. He also criticized the abuse of power during elections and called for justice for those killed in recent protests. “We want elections, but only local government elections for now,” he added.