brとS বাংরাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্রঃ দ্বাদশ খন্ড their fight and, in this struggle. According to the revolution unanimously adopted by Parliament, we are pledged to extend all possible sympathy and support to them. So far the question of recognition is concerned, I would like to say that this is a proposition about which we do not take a negative view. We have always said that we are not opposed to recognition. This is a matter which is constantly under review. DR. RANEN SEN (Barasat): How long? SHRI SWARAN SINGH: And I would like to say that at the appropriate time if we find it is necessary to recognize. we will certainly recognize Bangladesh. So at the present stage, I would appeal to the Hon'ble Members that some new factors have also been introduced and we have to review our attitude in view of the completely negative statement that has been made by President Yahya Khan. ... (Interruptions). It will not be proper to hustle us to take a view. When we say that we are not opposed to recognition, it will not be quite proper for those who may feel strongly about our going ahead now and here with recognition to hustle us. They should realize that this is something upon which we do not take a negative attitude. We can certainly examine it, re-examine it and keep the position under review. So far as our efforts to help or support those who are engaged in the struggle, that is already contained in the resolution which has been unanimously adopted by this House. SHRI INDRAJIT GUPTA: So, the only positive thing that remains is your continued recognition of Yahya Khan’s authority in Bangladesh. Bangladesh means you are recognizing them. You are recognizing everything that they are doing there. SHRI SWARAN SING: Don't ask me to make a categorical statement which may not turn out to be. . . . SHRIINDRAI IT GUPTA: Why not? SHRIS. M. BANERJEE: Let the people of this country know what you are. MR. CHAIRMAN: No person aspersions please. . . . . . (Interruption) SHRI S. M. BANERJEE: I have nothing against him personally, sir. . . . . (Interruptions). SHRI SWARAN SINGH: I would only s-ay that this type of thing does not at all appeal to me and it does not move me either. I don't agree with that type of shouting. SHRI S. M. BANERIEEH: We don't care for you. You are Mr. Bhutto's friend. You are Yahya Khan's friend. . . . MR. CHAIRMAN: Nothing of what Mr. Banerjee says will go on record. I appeal to you not to interfere. . . . You are a very old parliamentarian. You should not interfere like this so often. SHRI SWARAN SINGH: Sir, I won't like to prolong the debate. I want to say very clearly that at the present stage the stand of the Government-it is not my personal stand
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