PM flouting pledge on Bangladesh : Vajpayee
From Our Own Correspondent, BHOPAL, July 11.—The Jana Sangh President, Mr. Atal Behari Vajpayee, today allegde that the Prime Minister was flouting the pledge given in Parliament for an effective action with regard to the Bangladesh problem.
Speaking to newsmen, he ruled out the possibility of war with Pakistan merely on the ground of recognition to Bangladesh by India.
“Under pressure of super powers Mrs. Gandhi is not recognising Bangladesh as an independent nation.” he said.
The long-drawn guerilla struggle between the Mukti Fouj and the West Pakistan Army would deteriorate the situation in the eastern part of the country comprising West Bengal, Assam, Nagaland and Bihar. Arms and ammunition were being smuggled to neighbouring Indian States by Naxalites and others.
He urged the Prime Minister to immediately convene a meeting of the National Intergration committee and wanted her “not to sidetrack the burning issue of Bangladesh under the bogey of communalism;
Agencies add: Recognition of Bangladesh should not longer be delayed, otherwise the history to Tibet might be repeated here. After recognition, all sorts of aid including military aid could be made available to them, Mr. Vajpayee added.
Reference: Hindustan Standard 12.7.1971