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 Though no definite information is available the various groups in the Awami League like that of Mujibur Rahman, Ataur Rahman and Manik Miyan, arc bound to unite. The differences mentioned earlier regarding participation in the elections are likely to disappear resulting in unified approach to the issue which might result in a boycott of the Constitution and the coming elections. The Muslim Leaguers, who were inclined of participate in the elections, are likely to find themselves in an embarrassing position of having to contest in elections with their opponents out of the field and being accused of various political offences inimical to the interests of East Pakistan.

 Mr. Suhrawardy had lost his political position in East Pakistan on account of his failures as a prime Minister. This arrest has helped in rehabilitating him, however, partially, in the eyes of the people.

 The only visible reaction to Mr. Suhrawardy's arrest has been amongst the students of the Dacca University, Dacca Medical College and Jagannath College in the city of Dacca and by students of two institutions in Barisal and Patuakhali. The students of the Dacca Medical College and of the University abstained from attending their classes as a protest on February 1, 1962. There was a rift between the students of the Dacca University 011 the issue. It generally happens that whenever there is a question of strike, students generally abstain from attending their classes for fear of getting into trouble with those supporting strike. In spite of this general attitude, the strike of the University students was a partial success. Some examination which was being held were not interfered with.

 The rift amongst the students was quickly patched up. This was because of the peculiar nature of politics in the Dacca University. Rational and sensible attitude often becomes difficult for fear of losing leadership. It was because of this, when Mr. Manzur Qadir went to address the students on 3rd February rowdism was perpetrated by both the sections of the students. Those' who opposed going on strike played a more important and vehement role to retrieve their leadership position in the eyes of students.

Future course of action.

 So far the Awami Leaguers have not taken any overt step either to protest against the arrest of Mr. Suhrawardy nor are they known to be planning any step in this connection, except to go ahead with preparations for demonstrations in a big way on the 21st of February and follow up as soon as the Constitution is announced.

 The situation amongst the students is the most serious problem that has arisen as the result of Mr. Suhrawardy's arrest. Efforts were made to persuade the students to be more sensible by the Vice-Chancellor and by some student elements as well. This persuasion has failed. It was decided that the University should be closed on account of the Ramzan. Closing of the University caught the agitators by surprise and finding that the opportunity to utilize the students and whip up agitation was slipping away, they organized a protest meeting this morning and led out a procession. The next step to be taken is to pick up student agitators and other leaders who are behind this agitation to deprive it of its leadership.