The National Congress Party (NCP) has announced it will not participate in any election held under the current constitution. Party leader Hannan Masud accused Dr. Muhammad Yunus of attempting to secure a “safe exit” through an agreement with one political party. “By only consulting one specific party, an election date was declared,” Masud said. He argued that until the “July Charter” receives legal legitimacy, those who support it remain “traitors.” According to Masud, the interim government has betrayed the July movement by legitimizing the constitution under Article 106, which he says does not authorize it to conduct elections. “The government is now cornered, seeking a safe exit by trying to manipulate Article 106 through a new provision and a High Court ruling,” Masud added. The NCP has demanded a Constituent Assembly election, warning they will not participate in a general election without such reforms.