Victory. Shrimati Indira Gandhi lives and achieved victory. And this is a moment which has got to be inscribed not only in our sacred memories but also in the annals of our history....
SHRI M.P. SHUKLA (Uttar Pradesh): In letters of gold.
SHRI M.S. GURUPADASWAMY: And this act offers which is bold is nevertheless cautions, and will win acclaim and respect not only of the millions of people living in this land but also the millions of people who have been aspiring for freedom in Asian and African countries. This is an occasion which the world also has to recognize.
Shrimati Indira Gandhi has shown in most unmistakable terms what a democracy has got to do,in ought to do a crisis of this nature. She has also shown the resilience of a democratic country to various pressures to the impulses generated in the neighboring areas.
Without making a long statement may I say, Sir, the statement of the Prime Minister is liked not only by me, by Members of my Party, but all of us here? And now I would only suggest to her, in keeping with the spirit of the statement she has made, she may issue a written appeal to all the Governments of the world to accord recognition to the free Bangladesh Government. I hope and trust she will take this step also. May I congratulate her and the Government of India and the people of India for having achieved this momentous time, a time when we are ushering in a new country, a new State and new people, people who are wedded to freedom, human values and justice?
With these words I share the joy and the jubilation of my colleagues who have assembled here in the great decision that the Prime Minister has taken.
SHRI DAHYABHAI V. PATAL (Gujarat): Mr. Chairman, Sir, I would like to be associated with the remarks of the two previous speakers on this side. We must all congratulate the Prime Minister on this occasion for her wise leadership. I remember on several occasions she was pressed on all sides for carly recognition of Bangladesh. She said that this was not the opportune time and she would select an opportune time. She has shown by her action how wisely she can act on occasion. Side by side I must take this opportunity of congratulating our Armed Forces, the leadership of the Armed Forces, the Defense Minister, on the way in which they have faced this situation. A treacherous attack was mounted on us hoping perhaps to catch us unawares. The Defense Minister and his advisers proved to be shrewder and were ready for even a treacherous attack. God has been kind to this country. Let us all stand united, as for his blessings, so that we may overcome such difficulties again and again and stand united in the service of the nation.
SHRI BHUPESH GUPTA (West Bengal) Sir, a historic reality has been recognized by a historic decision at historic moment and it is a privilege for all of us to be a participant in this decision. It has been my privilege over the last twenty years to listen to many important decisions in this House coming from the Prime Minster and others of the Government But rarely can I recall a decision of so great a significance not only for our country but for all mankind. This decision symbolizes the profound human sympathy, great political wisdom, high statesmanship. This decision, if I may say so, transcends
