| শিরোনাম | সূত্র | তারিখ |
|---|---|---|
| গেট ওয়ার্ল্ড ইনভলবড ইন বাংলাদেশ - ভারতের সাবেক পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী দিনেশ সিং-এর নিবন্ধ। | ‘অমৃত বাজার’ | ২জুন, ১৯৭১ |
GET WORLD INVOLVED IN BANGLADESH
Dinesh singh M.P
(Former minister of External Affairs)
The heroic struggle of the people of Bangladesh has to be seen in the context of the developments in the Indian sub-contiment. The electionals in India, Pakistan and also Ceylon have estabilshed beyind doubt the people’s choice in favour of democracy, chang and stability. In selecting their leaders and parities people have, unmis-takably, expressed their desire for rule by the people even in the face of military domination. The have equally opted tor rapid transformation of their societies peacfully and have given their over-whelming support to those who they thought would be able to realise their aspirations.
It was against this background that India lent full support to the Government of Ceylon, when it felt that an attempt was being made to thwart the express will of the people. Therefore, it was only natural that when a similar situation was creted in Pakistan, India should have taken the same stand. Our Parliament pledge to extend sympathy and Support to Bangladesh was based on the same considerations. The will of the people had to be respected. A society governed by democracy has no other option. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s bold statement in the Lok Sabha on may 24, 1971 was a continuation of the sympathy and support resolved by parliament and it should be welcomed.
Bangladesh is, therefore, not an exerise in isolation but a manifestation of the aspirations of the people living in this part of the world. It is a reflction of the struggle of the people of Pakistan to throw off the Yoke of military domination. It is a movement for the establishment of democracy and fundamental human rights. This is clear from the results of the elections held in Pakistan not long ago under the martial Law Administration. Out of 313 seats in the National Assembly 169 in Esat and 144 in West Pakistan, Sheikh Mujiber Rahman’s Awami league and its supporters were expected to commend the allegiance of 207 members. A clear majority is in the Assembly.
Their six-point plan was Cretainly not a certainly not a recipe for secession either. Why should a majority want to break away from the minority? And President Yahya khan had acknowledged Sheikh Mujiber Rahman as the future prime minsiter of Pakistan. Besides in the Six-point programme presnted by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman a Federation os Pakistan was the frist point. It was the first point. It was the sudden, Unwarrnated and ruthless attack by the West Pakistani Armed forces in Bangladesh against de fenceless civilians that split Pakistan.
