Individuals injured in the July Uprising, accompanied by families of those killed, gathered under the banner of “July Fighters” at the South Plaza of Parliament on Friday, calling for recognition and legal protection ahead of the July Charter signing scheduled for the afternoon.
Eyewitnesses said the demonstrators entered the Parliament premises around 10am, climbing over the boundary wall to reach the restricted area prepared for the day’s official event.
The group is pressing three core demands – official recognition of July fighters in the upcoming charter, assurance of basic rights for those injured and martyred in the uprising, and legal indemnity and security guarantees under national law.
In response, authorities deployed additional police personnel to the scene. Senior police and administrative officials were seen engaging with the protesters, urging them to withdraw peacefully.
From the main stage, organisers made repeated announcements through loudspeakers, asking demonstrators to remain calm and allow preparations for the signing ceremony to continue.
The historic July Charter, considered a key political milestone, is scheduled to be signed later in the afternoon.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, also chairman of the National Consensus Commission, will attend the event, which is set to begin at 4pm at the South Plaza of Parliament.
