Arif Sohel resigns from NCP

Arif Sohel, a prominent leader of July uprising, has resigned from his position as joint member secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP).

He announced his decision in a Facebook post today (30 December).

Explaining his move, Sohel said, "Since the historical responsibility of building new mass politics, political community, and organising the July mass movement has not been fulfilled, the National Citizen Party has been forced to compromise with the established old parties and enter the politics of the old power."

He added, "I, along with my comrades, feel the duty to go beyond the traditional political parties and stand again with the masses to continue the struggle for realising the true democratic rights of the people."

Sohel went on to say, "As a result, I, Arif Sohel, have decided to resign from the National Citizen Party."

He also sought public support, writing, "I seek your prayers and sincere wishes in the ongoing struggle."