The National Citizen Party (NCP) has called for the swift implementation of the referendum verdict, the dissolution of what it described as a one-party Constitution Amendment Committee, and the formation of a Constitution Reform Council. The party has also clarified its position that it will not participate in the current Constitution Amendment Committee.

NCP Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain presented the party’s three-point demand at an emergency press conference held at the party’s office on Saturday (October 17) afternoon. The press conference was organised to mark the anniversary of the signing of the July Charter.

Akhtar Hossain said immediate and effective steps must be taken to implement the referendum verdict. He also called for the dissolution of the Constitution Amendment Committee and the swift formation of a Constitution Reform Council.

He further stated that the NCP had no scope to participate in what it described as a one-party Constitution Amendment Committee. He urged the relevant parties not to spread confusion over the issue.

Among those present at the press conference were Sarwar Tushar, a member of the NCP’s Political Council and joint convener; Saleh Uddin Sifat, a member of the Political Council; joint convener Monira Sharmin; and joint member secretary Faridul Haque.