NCP Convenor Nahid Islam stated that for those who suffered under Sheikh Hasina’s rule over the past 15–16 years, March 24 represents a second independence. He criticized politicians engaged in exploitative politics, asserting that relations with India must be based on equality and fairness. He pointed out ongoing issues such as border killings and the lack of equitable water-sharing agreements. He also stressed the need to document the actual number of casualties in the anti-Modi protests, describing them as part of the broader anti-fascist struggle. Nahid Islam further asserted that Sheikh Hasina’s governance was sustained with Indian support, and accountability must be ensured for all political violence, disappearances, and killings under her rule.