war reached immediately the leadership would pass into the hands of the communists. Their campaign has gained momentum since the formation of the Consultative Committee, whose pronouncement that “nothing short of total independence is acceptable to the people of Bangladesh” has ruined their plans. They have become very 'sympathetic' all of a sudden and have been saying that the only solution to the present crisis “is full regional autonomy for East Pakistan". Iluge amounts of money are being spent by some agencies and governments to propagate this view. One such view in wide circulation is that unless a political solution is accepted within the framework of Pakistan, “nobody” could give the guarantee for Sheikh Mujib's life. But such blackmail will not work, because our beloved leader will not barter his life for compromise with murderers and rapists.
The militant masses of Bangladesh will never accept any compromise. They have given blood in immeasurable quantities and will fight to the last man, but they will not accept anything short of total independence. We should give a fitting reply to the mischief-mongers and the dark forces of Imperialism and Reaction by consolidating the unity among the masses and implementing the programme of the Consultative Committee.
The military junta of Pakistan is backed by powerful allies abroad. So we should be prepared for a long and protracted war. During the course of this struggle we will be faced with many trials and tribulations, but we must never for a moment stray from our objective. We must not let the blood of the martyrs go in vain.
LOCALNE WS
Professor Muzaffar in Toronto
Professor Muzaffar Ahmed, President of the Bangladesh National Awami Party and a member of the Consultative Committee, who came to New York as a member of the Bangladesh delegation to the U. N., paid a visit to Toronto on his way back to Bangladesh. He also addressed the Bangladesh citizens residing in Toronto on October 7.
He gave a report on the progress made by the Bangladesh delegation to the U.N.. and also reported the overall progress made in the diplomatic field. IIc also gave a picture of the latest situation at the front. He emphasized on the need for unity at this moment of our national crisis. IIe said that though the people of Bangladesh were cager to see an carly end to this war imposed on them, they were ready for a long and protracted war and were willing to lay down their lives to the last man to free their motherland.
South Asia Crisis Committee
Recently a South Asia Crisis Committee has been formed in Toronto with Mr. Stanley Burke, a former CBC broadcaster, as its Director. The aim of the group is to educate the Canadian people of the imminent famine in Bangladesh. Mr. Burke hopes to expand the activities of his committee on a national basis. At present various campus groups are actively working to educate the people. “People must wake up”. Mr. Burke said, “when millions of people are waiting to die”.
