NCP leader Sarjis Alam strongly criticized the current constitution, stating, “Let us be clear—the 1972 Constitution served the interests of one political party. It was approved in another country and rooted in Mujibist ideology. We can no longer allow this constitution to dictate our nation’s future.” Speaking at the same rally, he added, “We lived under Pakistani rule for 23 years without rights. Even after 54 years of independence, we’re still deprived.” Sarjis emphasized that many of those present at last year’s rally are now martyrs. “We’re here to demand justice for their killings. We’re here to call for fundamental reforms, proper rehabilitation for martyrs’ families, and medical care for the injured fighters.” He also condemned past incidents such as the 2009 BDR massacre and the 2013 Shapla Square crackdown, demanding accountability. “We won’t accept militancy, nor the staging of ‘militancy dramas.’ And we reject the so-called civil society that acts as brokers of the regime.”