At the start of his speech, Siddique said he did not come to make proposals but to show respect for the constitutional institution. He reiterated his long-standing reluctance to respond to government calls for discussions: “Although there are 40–50 registered parties, only two or three are invited to talks. This is clearly not neutral.”

Regarding past elections, Siddique alleged irregularities, including manipulation of polling results. “People could not vote three times in a single election. They may tolerate hunger, but they cannot endure the pain of being denied their vote,” he said.

He also criticized the decision to hold the national election and referendum on the same day, calling it a “major inconsistency.” Siddique noted that voters may be confused about whether they can answer different questions with mixed responses, and low participation could call the entire election into question.

Siddique emphasized that after the schedule is announced, the EC is the highest authority in the country, and the government’s responsibility is to follow its decisions.

He concluded with a call for respecting the common people: “If the people can vote freely, peace will return to the country. Bangladesh could become even more peaceful than Switzerland.”