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Bangladesh NCP Backs CJP Protest Against Special Intensive Revision Exercise
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News18•11-10-2026, 07:23
Bangladesh NCP Backs CJP Protest Against Special Intensive Revision Exercise
- •The National Citizen Party of Bangladesh has expressed solidarity with the Cockroach Janta Party-led agitation against the Special Intensive Revision exercise in India.
- •NCP convener Nahid Islam criticized recent detentions of peaceful protesters, organizers, and journalists in New Delhi, calling for immediate releases and transparency.
- •Drawing parallels to the July 2024 uprising against Sheikh Hasina, Islam emphasized that democratic struggles in India and Bangladesh are deeply interconnected.
- •The statement urged Indian authorities to respect the right to peaceful assembly, ensure freedom of the press, and reject communal hatred and authoritarianism.
Key Questions Answered
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led agitation is being held in protest against the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise while also demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The National Citizen Party (NCP) of Bangladesh, which led the movement that ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, expressed firm solidarity with young Indian protesters and democratic forces.
The NCP called on Indian authorities to respect peaceful assembly, disclose the legal grounds and whereabouts of detained organizers, immediately release those held, and ensure journalists can report without intimidation.
