On the contrary, in his speech, directives and Press Conference from March 1, till 25th Sheikh very clearly mentioned that Bengalis and non-Bengalis Were all same and the definition of nationalism that has been established as an article of faith for all citizens by Sheikh in Bangladesh Was that “all people, Bengalis, Non-Bengalis. Christians. Buddhists, whoever residing in Bangladesh are Bengalis irrespective of their cast, creed and religion.”
Mr. Anthony Mascarenhas did not hesitate to give an account of dead bodies found in different areas supplied West Pakistani troops. He has, however, not mentioned whether he saw the dead bodies himself or verified them to be that of nonBengalis. Even if he saw them, the dead bodies were perhaps decomposed and could not speak any language. IIow can he then say that they were non- Bengalis?
