পাতা:বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (দ্বাদশ খণ্ড).pdf/৭২৬

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ー つの বাংরাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ দ্বাদশ খন্ড Lastly, in case the world fails, in case the United Nations fails to save the precious life of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, may I know whether we are in a position to take specific, concrete steps to see that the freedom fighters, cause does not go unheeded, that the voice to the great, valiant freedom fighter does not go unheeded? We as a people who have fought for our freedom who still support freedom fighters the world over, should not fail another great fighter for freedom, and the people of India, lead by the Government of India should stand by those people who are also fighting for their freedom. And in this connection, we should take specific, concrete steps not merely by words or by expression of sympathy, but by action in defense of freedom, in defense of those who fight for the freedom of the people. Shri Surendra pal singh: Sir, there can be no doubt whatever about the Governments' sympathies for the cause of Bangladesh. It has been expressed on a number of occasions of behalf of the Government that we fully support the movement in Bangladesh, their sentiments and these objectives, and we are doing everything possible within our means to support them in this. Whatever can be done to support their cause, we are doing. Now the hon. member has said that if this present trial which is under way in Pakistan goes through and Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is hanged or executed as a result of it, I will be a great tragedy. I agree with the hon. Member that if this dastardly act is gone through and this heinous crime against humanity is perpetrated by the Pakistan Government, There is no doubt whatever that this will be a greatest tragedy not only for Pakistan or Bangladesh but for India and for the entire world and for the democratic and peace loving people of the world. Sir, as regards showing respect for the sentiments of the people of our country about Bangladesh, the Government has already said on a number of occasions that they are one with the people with everybody here. That we sympathies with them and that e will do everything possible to support their cause. Then the hon. Member asked about the reaction of the USA and China in this regard. Sir, hon. Members already know the standpoint of the United States of America in this regard, in regard to their supply of arms to Pakistan, etc. That matter has been discussed in this House before. SHRIN, RAMA REDDY: that is a different matter. SHIR SURENDRA PAL SINGH: On this Particular humanitarian aspect, I think I am right in saying that they have expressed their concern about the life of sheikh Mujibur Rahman and they have also said that in their own way they will try their best to persuade Pakistan not to go ahead with this action and that his life should be saved. In regard to China, our standpoint and our policy in regard to Bangladesh has been conveyed to the Chinese Government through our CDA in Peking, But as the hon. Members know, the Chinese viewpoint and stand on this issue is rigid and partisan. China is fully supporting Pakistan in regard to the Bangladesh matters, So I Do not think any useful purpose will be served by addressing a special letter to peeking at this juncture. Before doing such a thing, we have to find out what kind of reception our letter or approach will have and in the present circumstances, I do not think it will serve any useful purpose, But we have kept them fully informed of our view pint and of our stand.