between people of my may way of thinking and the Government of India is that while the latter is waiting for the right moment to arrive when recognition may be given, we are saying that right moment is now.
The unanimous resolution passed by the lock Sabha was an excellent beginning of this approach. But unfortunately symptoms have appeared recently of a divisive, even partisan, approach. It is understandable that differences between parties even on such a non-partics issue as Bangladesh, might arise in course of time, particularly in view of Government’ continued hesitation to take effective action.
There are main blocks of opinion, One is represented by the ruling Congress which is not opposed to recognition in principle but wants in Parctice to leave it to the Prime Minister to chose the appropriation moment for it, though without making it clear what factors would determine the choice of the moment. The other block is constituted of almost the entire Opposition plus many non-party organizations and individuals like myself who feel that the time for recognition is here and now.
