BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed emphasized that, despite tactical political differences, a national unity against fascism is essential to defend the country’s independence and sovereignty. He called for a cultural shift in democratic politics aligned with the public’s expectations for mass awakening, aiming to eradicate authoritarian political subcultures. Salahuddin warned that those demanding immediate, wholesale reforms may have ulterior motives. He urged elected government, a functioning parliament, and changes in political culture to achieve genuine democratization. Professor Ali Riaz noted that the Consensus Commission prepared its reform blueprint based on civil-society input, though it has been presented differently by some quarters.