There are other dangerous things. I was feeling hesitant I should raise this matter in this House. Among the people not only rumors but gossip and talks are going on**
I want to remind the Government that in 1950 I was the first man to escape from Dacca. I came straight here and met Panditji. **
But I think, in their apprehension it may be a political camouflage-these gossips and rumors have been set to roll. **
MR. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Samar Guha, you are giving certain facts. But you must apply your mind how it will be used. SHRI SAMAR GUHA: That is why I have not said it categorically, I have said that gossip is going on. The Government should clarify it. It may not be a camouflage for inaction of political elements.**
SHRI S. M. BANERJEE (Kanpur): Sir, may I make a submission? I fully appreciate the sentiments of Mr. Samar Guha. He has said something out of emotion. In my opinion, it should not go to the press, about the Army Chief, etc.
SHRIINDRAJIT GUPTA (Alipore): I go a step further than Mr. Benerjee. Let this thing not go on record, * * At least, that was unknown to me.
SHRI SAMARGUHA: It was known to everybody.
SHRIINDRAI IT GUPTA: I do not know whether it is a historical fact also.
SHRI SAMARGUHA: Without waiting for protocol, immediately Mr. Liaqut Ali was flown from Karachi to Delhi. I know that.
SHRI S. M. BANERIEE: In 1950, Panditji had always believed in good relations with Pakistan. The entire, world knows it. This should not go on record.
MR. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Samar Guha, we all agree that we want to serve the cause of Bangladesh and want to do no harm to the nation. This is the purpose. But if I allow that on record, we do not know how it will be used. I think, you will not mind if I remove it from the record.
SHRI SAMARGUHA: I will not claim my individual wisdom to prevail upon others. If the House thinks so, I quite agree. Neither our armed forces should be unjustly blamed. But I should say only that our political leaders should clarify the position as to why they are not taking action. What will be the criteria, what will be the circumstantial conditions which they will consider as sufficiently mature for taking a right moment?
My apprehension is that the Government is hesitating because a feeling has developed in the minds of the Government that if recognition is given to Bangladesh, it will inevitably learn to an armed conflict with Pakistan. I do not know how this will follow. There are many instances where a neighboring country has given recognition to other national emerging country. But that did not follow an armed conflict with the other country. Even if it follows, even if there is an armed conflict between India and Pakistan,
