Mr. Deputy Chairman, how American is behaving is not clear. Even on the 5th July, the state Department spokesman said that they had not till then got the text of Mr. Yahya Khan’s speech which he made on the 28th June. With all their communication links, with all their scientific advancement they could not get a text of Mr. Yahya Khan’s speech till the 5th of July. So this is how they are function, Mr. deputy Chairman, is it not time that we also function, in this game of balance of power, in order to safeguard our interest? Is it not time that we also have understanding with the various Asian countries. After all, understanding is growing between the Soviet Union, Japan and North Vietnam. Is it not time that we too have a proper understanding to the whole situation and have a dialogue with them? Russia is having a dialogue with Japan. Is it not time for us to have a four-power dialogue between Russia, Japan, North Vietnam and China? That time has come.
Sir, we know that no power in the world functions just on ideology. It functions for a country’s real interest. Bangladesh, If it becomes free it will change the balance of power in Asia which American does not want, which the imperialist countries do not want. Therefore, is it not in the interest of India that Bangladesh comes into existence because its very existence is for the existence of India? Mr. Kissinger and Mr. Nixon are not oblivious of this and that is why they are trying to play it up. May I know whether India will look to its own interest? Whatever India does fro Bangladesh today it will be doing for its own self.
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Mr. Deputy Chairman, it is said that Mr. L.K. Jha is doing good work there. He may be doing good work. But what is the use of keeping him there when the information that he gives is useless? I do not think it is any se keeping him there. Why not get him back because we know America is determined to pursue its policy? Therefore, utilize Mr. L.K. Jha elsewhere. Do not keep him there. It is time that we act and act in our own interest. Bangladesh is going to act as balance of power and the power which America is trying to disturb will be harmful to India. Therefore, India has to stand on its own feel then alone will we achieve a proper solution. Nobody else will come to our support.
SARDAR SWARAN SINGH: I have very carefully noted his views. He has not asked any question. Therefore, there is nothing for me to reply.
SHRI NIREN GHOSH: You answered Mr. Bhupesh Gupta. Why do you not answer him?
SARDAR SWARAN SINGH: It is difficult to understand what you say.
SHRICHITTA BASU: Mr. Deputy Chairman, I am constrained to say that the statement made by the hon’ble Minister in reply to the Calling Attention does not measure up to the requirements of the situation. On the other hand, the statement is insipid, weak-kneed and capitulating. And the naturally causes anger not only among the Members of this House but it also cause frustration among the people outside.
Sir, may I know from the hon. Minister whether he agrees with me that it has been the constant policy and endeavor of the United States of America to arm Pakistan so that
