BNP leader Mirza Abbas questioned the prolonged absence of elections, stating, "How long can we go without holding elections? Some claim that BNP resists reform discussions, but it’s they who struggle with it." He challenged the government, asking, "Which political party has unilaterally accepted the ruling party’s so-called reform proposals?" Abbas insisted that effective reforms must be implemented swiftly to hold elections, adding, "If the 31-point reform plan is followed, no further changes are necessary. It covers everything needed."