"NCP will do politics for principles, not for a few seats": New perspective in Sarjis Alam's speech

The National Citizens Party (NCP) is now an emerging name in the current political context of Bangladesh. Since the mass uprising of July 2024, the party has become a symbol of hope for the young generation and a vehicle for political reform. In this context, a recent statement by Sarjis Alam, the NCP's northern chief organizer, has sparked new discussions in political circles.
He said in clear language:"The NCP will not enter into any alliance just for the sake of getting a few seats."
This one-liner is not just a political response; it is a reflection of the NCP's philosophy, strategy and independent stance.

Background of the incident: Nationwide discussion from Kishoreganj

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, the district and upazila coordination meeting of NCP was held at the auditorium of Kishoreganj District Shilpakala Academy. Sarjis Alam was the chief guest there. After the meeting, in response to questions from reporters, he clarified the party's position on alliance politics.
He said, "We are not going into any alliance just for seat sharing. NCP will move forward with its own policies and goals."
This statement from Kishoreganj quickly became the focus of national discussion.

Sarjis Alam: Spokesperson of a new political trend

Sarjis Alam, the chief organizer of the NCP's northern region, has emerged as a representative leader of the younger generation. After the July coup, he has been playing an active role in the restructuring of the organization and field-level politics.
He also announced at a meeting held recently in Paribah, Dhaka:"NCP will never be a 'pet party'."
His recent comments are a continuation of that statement, which symbolizes the party's independent thinking.

NCP's core philosophy: Ideology, not seats, will prevail

Sarjis Alam's statement is actually an echo of the NCP's basic political philosophy.
The party was born after the 2024 mass uprising—the uprising that ended the Awami League's one-term rule and ushered in a new democratic ideology.
The NCP's goal is not just to come to power; rather'July Charter'Implementing the reforms outlined—which include democratic institutionalization, judicial independence, protection of minority rights, and establishment of a multi-party political culture.

Sarjis Alam said, "There can only be a joint effort in the future with parties that are committed to implementing the reforms of the July Charter. But that is for the country's interest, not for seats."

Criticism of coalition politics and NCP's alternative position

In Bangladeshi politics, alliances mean calculations for seat distribution.
But the NCP is presenting a new perspective outside this conventional wisdom. In the words of Sarjis Alam,
"We will either form a government for the people, or we will be a strong opposition party. We will not be a 'dictated opposition' party like the Jatiya Party."

This statement highlights the NCP's sense of self-respect and political independence.
In addition, the party has already planned to build an organizational structure from the union to the district level across the country by December 2025.

Potential impact on Bangladeshi politics: New hope for the youth

Sarjis Alam's announcement highlights several politically significant aspects:

১️⃣ Representing the young generation:
He believes that old parties like BNP or Jamaat will no longer be able to lead the future Bangladesh alone.
The young forces that emerged after the July coup will be the drivers of future politics, in which the NCP will play a key role.

২️⃣ Election symbols and transparency:
He clearly stated that the NCP will participate in the elections only under the 'Shapla' symbol.
"If we don't get Shapla, we won't be in the election"—this stance is a strong symbol of the party's defense of its identity.

৩️⃣ Pluralism and national unity:
The NCP wants a self-reliant state structure free from Indian domination and party influence. Sarjis Alam said,
"Neither the Awami League nor the BNP will be able to protect the country's interests alone—a new political force is needed here, and that is the NCP."

NCP's progress in the face of challenges

But the path is not easy at all.
It can be difficult to get a seat in parliamentary politics if you are outside of an alliance.
Financial crisis, organizational weakness, and field-level competition are also major challenges.
Nevertheless, under the leadership of Sarjis Alam, the party is building a strong base at the local level and conducting membership drives.

NCP's possible role in the next elections

Sarjis Alam's statement indicates that the upcoming national elections will be a testing ground for the NCP.
He said, "The upcoming elections will be truly democratic. We are on the ground to strengthen that process."
Regarding electoral reforms, he further said that the NCP“Proportional Representation (PR) System in the Upper House”Supports, but not in the lower house—which makes their principled position clear.

If the NCP can maintain this consistency, the party could become an important political force in regions like Kishoreganj or Narsingdi within the next two years.

The beginning of a new policy-based politics

Sarjis Alam's statement that "NCP will not form any alliance just to get a few seats" has opened a new chapter in Bangladeshi politics.
This is not just a criticism of power politics, but a call for a politics based on principles and ideals.
If the NCP remains steadfast in implementing the reforms of the July Charter, this party could become the political refuge of the young generation of tomorrow.

The political future of Bangladesh will be bright only when politics is for the welfare of the people, not for seats or interests. This stance of the NCP can become a beacon of hope for that.

"NCP will do politics for principles, not for a few seats": New perspective in Sarjis Alam's speech