The insensate furry follows the contempt of years: exploitation had been chronicrice had become double the price it sold for in the western province. Mujib's men were ready to reestablish justice democratically and peacefully, and gained an overwhelming mandate from the people in the December elections 167 out of 169 seats. But Yahya Khan's military junta and Mr. Bhutto could not stomach the humiliation implied.
Is this to be regarded as India's problem? It should be no more hers than any other countries. What is the West doing? The big event is over, the heavy print of Pakistan receds, the tragedy is stalc, who will fund the relief operations? Who will campaign for tills?
Are the political complexities so much a gag? Has no government or people the voice that can sound out with the authentic ring of passion in support of the victims? Is there no consensus out of which can be heard a creative answer?
(Rev) John Hastings,
(Rev.) John Clapham,
Sudder Street Methodist Church, Calcutta.
