Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has asserted that a constitution is never "reformed," but rather repealed, suspended, or "amended."

He made these remarks during a discussion in the National Parliament on Sunday (April 5) regarding the "July National Charter" and proposed constitutional amendments.

During the session, the Home Minister proposed the formation of a "Special Parliamentary Committee" comprising all political parties to oversee the amendment process.

Upholding the Spirit of the July Uprising
Minister Ahmed emphasized the government’s commitment to honoring the intent of the July student-led mass uprising. He stated that the essence of the "24 July National Charter" and the "July Declaration" would be incorporated into the Constitution’s Fourth Schedule.

However, he maintained that the independence of 1971 remains incomparable to any other event in the nation's history.

Addressing "Legislative Fraud"
The Home Minister took aim at the 15th Amendment, describing many of its provisions as "legislative fraud."

• He noted that the High Court has already declared portions of it unconstitutional.
• He argued that the sovereign Parliament must decide on the cancellation or correction of the remaining sections.
• He specifically called for the removal of what he termed "distorted history" and "imposed declarations of independence" found in the 5th, 6th, and 7th Schedules.

Restoring Faith in Almighty Allah
The Home Minister expressed a firm resolve to reinstate "Absolute Trust and Faith in Almighty Allah" as a fundamental principle of the Constitution. He noted that while this principle—originally included by Ziaur Rahman—was removed by the previous administration, the current government is determined to bring it back, despite objections from some parties during the drafting of the July Charter.

Structural Changes and Parliamentary Sovereignty
Highlighting the government's mandate for structural reform, the Minister mentioned plans to introduce a 100-member Upper House, where political parties would have proportional representation.

Closing his speech, he invited the opposition and independent members to join the Special Parliamentary Committee. "Let us decide how the Constitution will be amended through discussion within this Parliament," he said. "It will not be dictated by any prescription imported from outside."