Dhaka, Oct 24 (V7N)- Hasnat Abdullah, a key coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement, has called on all political parties to clearly state their position on the resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, following his controversial remarks on ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation letter. Abdullah made the comments during a press conference at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on Wednesday evening.

Criticizing both the president and the so-called "BaKSAL Constitution," Hasnat Abdullah accused Sheikh Hasina of using this constitution to justify her actions, which he claimed did not represent the will of the people. "We brought about Hasina’s fall through a mass uprising, but the fascist structures remain intact," he stated. He emphasized that the goal of the movement is to create a new political system that aligns with the aspirations of the common people.

Abdullah was particularly vocal in rejecting the 1972 Constitution, calling it a "BaKSAL Constitution" and stating that it is "entirely irrelevant" to modern-day Bangladesh. "Those who support the mass uprising cannot support the 1972 Constitution. We want no association with it," he added.

Regarding a recent Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) procession at Madhur Canteen on Dhaka University campus, Abdullah dismissed the possibility of rehabilitating the student organization in the country. "There is no chance of rehabilitating BCL. Citizens must resist BCL activities as they did before August 5," he said.

Nasir Uddin Patwary, convener of the Jatiyo Nagorik Committee, also spoke at the press conference, echoing Abdullah’s sentiments. Patwary called for national unity to dismantle the remnants of what he described as a "fascist regime" and demanded the immediate resignation of President Shahabuddin. "Chuppu (President Shahabuddin) is part of the fascist regime. He has no right to remain as president, and we will not allow any element of this regime to persist after the mass uprising," Patwary asserted.

Patwary further urged all political parties to clarify their stance on the removal of President Shahabuddin, framing it as a demand of the people. He called for a political solution to address the issue but warned against aggressive protests, especially those taking place outside Bangabhaban. "We want a peaceful and political resolution to this crisis, not violence," he stated.

The resignation of President Mohammed Shahabuddin has become a focal point of political debate following his remarks regarding the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, which have sparked widespread controversy and protests across the country.

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