The National Citizen Party (NCP) has said it will present its July proclamation and manifesto on August 3 at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka.
This announcement was made by the party’s convener, Nahid Islam, during a press conference held on Sunday at the NCP’s temporary central office at Banglamotor, Dhaka. The event was organized to mark the anniversary of the July uprising.
Nahid said: “Although the government promised to release the July proclamation, it has failed to do so. More than 30 working days have already passed since that promise. On August 3 last year, a one-point anti-fascist demand was announced at Shaheed Minar. Therefore, on this year’s August 3, we will present the July declaration and manifesto with the participation of students and the general public, who led the uprising. After hearing the hopes and aspirations of people across the country during the July marches, we will present the declaration and manifesto in August.”
In response to a question about whether the proclamation might lead to a conflict with the government, Nahid said: “The government said it would issue a July charter by August. Discussions are ongoing in the National Consensus Commission. We are participating in that process and hope the government will fulfil its promise by drafting a July charter that outlines a framework for fundamental reform of the state.”
He added: “Despite repeated promises, the government has failed to deliver the July declaration. Since they have failed, we will no longer rely on them and instead present the declaration with the student-public alliance. This will be done on behalf of the student and the general population. Those who took part in the July uprising will also be invited to share their views. If anyone disagrees, that is their own choice.”
Announcing a countrywide campaign, Nahid said: “Throughout July, the NCP will conduct marches in all districts to hear from those who participated in the July uprising. This program is titled 'July March to Rebuild the Nation.’ Starting on Tuesday to July 30, these marches will take place across the country.”
He added: “We will visit the graves of martyrs, speak with injured fighters, and listen to the students and people who participated in the uprising. Leaders of the National Citizen Party will participate in these marches together.”