The student-led quota reform movement transformed into a broader anti-discrimination movement of students and the masses. Regardless of political affiliation, nearly 99% of the country's population participated in this struggle, either directly or indirectly. From the people's side, the movement remained non-violent and limited to resisting armed aggression.

However, after the movement's success, some student coordinators and participants began to speak openly. Their statements revealed that the student movement was, in fact, neither unarmed nor non-violent. Instead, participants were involved in armed attacks, killings, and acts of sabotage.

King Sojol, a participant, admitted, "I played a key role in the student movement at the Banani Setu Bhaban. I led the attack on Setu Bhaban. Even

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