At a rally in Rajshahi, NCP South Organizer Hasnat Abdullah criticized local DCs and SPs, alleging that they are now behaving “nicely under pressure” but previously queued at the Prime Minister’s residence for promotions. He accused the intelligence agencies of plotting to form political parties and warned that any official aligning with authoritarian forces will be rejected by the people. “Our movement is not for power but for reform,” he asserted.