Khomeini demanded all armed groups to become part of one revolutionary organization and requested that Kurdish soldiers "return" their weapons. Ghasemlou demanded autonomy for Kurds and refused to lay down weapons. The party boycotted the referendum for the new constitution.
Khomeini ordered all armed units to join one unified revolutionary movement and requested that Kurdish soldiers surrender their weapons. Ghasemlou demanded Kurdish autonomy and refused to disarm. The party declined to take part in the referendum for a new constitution.