| শিরোনাম | সূত্র | তারিখ |
|---|---|---|
| বাংলাদেশ প্রশ্নে কেন্দ্রীয় সরকারের ভূমিকা নমনীয় বলে জনসংঘের কেন্দ্রীয় কমিটির অভিযোগ | দৈনিক টাইমস অব ইণ্ডিয়া | ১১ অক্টোবর, ১৯৭১ |
GOVT. IS PREPARING FOR SELL-OUT OF BANGLADESH,
ALLEGES SANGH
[“The Times of India” News Service]
Madras, October 10-The central working committee of the Jana Sangh today accused the Union Government of “betraying the cause of Bangladesh” and said that Mr. Swaran Singh’s statement in Simla calling far “a political settlement within the framework of Pakistan” was “a shameful let-down.”
A resolution adapted by the committee on Bangladesh said that lodged by the touchstone of efficacy in helping to solve the Bangladesh problem, the India-Soviet treaty had proved unhelpful.
Briefing newsmen on today’s discussion, Mr. L. K. Advani, a member of the working committee and secretary of the Jana Sangh Parliamentary Party, said for the first time a senior government official-Mr. Swaran Singh-had spoken about a Bangladesh solution within the framework of Pakistan.
Almost all the parties had demanded the recognition of Bangladesh and the Government of India, too, was in agreement though it seemed to have reserved the right to choose the timing. Mr. Advani said.
Mr. Swaran Singh’s statement, however, had come as a big surprise to the working committee, he said, “It leaves no doubt in our mind that it has been done to prepare the country for a sell-out of Bangladesh.” Mr. Advani said.
Indo-Soviet Treaty
Asked when, according to him the Government’s attitude on Bangladesh had started changing, Mr. Advani said that even after the signing of the Indo-Soviet treaty some Government leaders were hopeful of being able to bring round the Soviet Union to the Indian way of thinking. But at Moscow, Mr. Advani said, Mrs. Gandhi realised that Russia was not prepared to budge from its stand.
The Prime Minister, he alleged, had “surrendered” to Soviet pressure when she signed a joint statement which contained phrases like “the entire people of Pakistan” and “within the framework of Pakistan.” Mr. Advani said these phrases indicated the mind of bath the Soviet Union and the United States which were committed to the integrity of Pakistan.
The resolution said the Prime Minster had promised the nation the refugees from Bangladesh would return to their health’s and homes within six months. But instead of the
