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○ どこ বাংরাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ দ্বাদশ খন্ড We have pointed out to the U. S. Government that any accretion of military strength to Pakistan particularly in the present circumstances when military oppression and atrocities are being let loose on the UN armed and defenseless people of Bangladesh would not only pose a threat to the peace and security of this subcontinent but the whole region. What is more it would not only amount to a condo nation of these atrocities but could be construed as and encouragement to their continuation. We have stressed that this in not merely a technical matter but a matter of grave concern involving social economic political and security considerations. We have therefore urged the U. S Government that they should try to stop the two ships which have already sailed. From delivering military stores will be allowed even under Past authorizations. The United States Government have promised to give urgent consideration to this matter and we are awaiting their response. We hope that the U. S Government which cherishes the principles of democracy and freedom will not encourage the wanton violation of these principles which is taking place in Bangladesh today by the shipment of any kind of military weapon spare parts etc. As long as the military authorities o Pakistan do not stop their military atrocities and come to a peaceful political settlement with the duly elected representatives of Bangladesh and thus bring about a stoppage of the further influx of refugees and the safe and early return under credible guarantees of the large numbers of refugees who have already crossed over in to India. SHRI CHITA BASU: First of all may I know this from the hon. Minister? He is on record to say only on 22nd of June that supply of arms to military regime of Pakistan would be against a number of assurances given by the USA to India. May I know, what are the specific assurances he has got in his mind and how far they have been violated by the supply of arms? My second point which is very important is this. Think the hon. Minister has been satisfied with the statement or the information which has been given by the US authorities. But, it appears to me nothing but hoodwinking our Government with regard to the intention of the US authorities in connection with the arms supply to Pakistan. Sir he has agreed in his statement that the supply of arms to Pakistan at this critical stage would naturally intensify the drive for genocide on the defenseless people of Bangladesh today. It would also squeeze out large number of refugees from Bangladesh to come to India. It would also increase the belligerence of Pakistan and there by pose a serious threat to our Security and the integrity of our country. IN view of this, does not the Government consider that this action of the USA in continuing to supply arms to Pakistan continues and unfriendly act on the part to the USA a hostile act on their part which is very harm full to the interests on India herself? In this background has the Government the courage to say to the Government of the USA that these unfriendly and hostile activities of the USA would not be tolerated by the people of India and the Government of India and we are free to take action in the way we like? May I know whether he is going to assure the House in that regard?