বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র (দ্বাদশ খণ্ড)/১৮৬
| শিরোনাম | সূত্র | তারিখ |
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| পাকিস্তানের যুদ্ধ প্রস্তুতির মোকাবেলার প্রশ্নে আসাম প্রাদেশিক কংগ্রেস (বার্ষিক) কমিটির প্রস্তাব | দৈনিক হিন্দুস্তান স্ট্যাণ্ডার্ড | ২৪ অক্টোর, ১৯৭১ |
APCC(R) TAKES SERIOUS NOTE OF PAKISTAN’S
WAR PREPARATIONS
(From our Gauhati Office)
October 22.-The Assam Pradesh Congress (R) Committee in a lengthy resolution yesterday took a serious note of the “warlike preparations of the Pakistani forces” and called upon the Government and the people “to become alert and take necessary steps in face the situation with courage and determination.”
In the critical situation, it said, the north-eastern region, particularly Assam, “will have to play a major role being in the position of sentinel.” The committee presided over by Mr. B.C. Bhagawati, appealed to the people of the region to rise to the occasion as one man, maintain a unity of purpose irrespective of party and other considerations and, in the interest of national security, take all necessary steps in consert with the Government.”
The discussion on the resolution proceeded even when secret nothing was going on in an antechamber for elections of the committee’s Vice-President and three AICC members.
The resolution moved by the Finance Minister, Mr. K.P. Tripathy, also note the massive anti-India war hysteria whipped up in Pakistan by the military junta headed by Gen. Yahya Khan. The committee viewed, “Only point to the seriousness, and gravity of the situation………………… which every citizen of India needs take serious note of”.
The committee still hoped that the international community would succeed to create pressure on Pakistan to bring about a political settlement with Bangladesh leaders and ensure the return of about 10 million evacuees with safety and honour.
The committee also feared that the intervention by the world community might not happen “Due to intransigence of the Pakistani military dictator.” The committee called upon the Government and the people to organize civil defense including air raid precautions and to be vigilant against “Fifth Column activities of enemy agents and spies-particularly, their attempt at sabotage”.
The committee felt that strengthening of the security arrangements, home guards and fire-fighting organizations and building up Shanti Senas and emergency relief committees were immediately necessary.
The Government should see that the supply of essential commodities to this part of the country is maintained, a sufficient reserve built up and controls on the distribution is introduced where necessary.
The people should be prepared to face any situation of depreciations and work for the production aiming at self-sufficiency."
The APCC today also recorded its consensus of no objection to the revised NEC scheme, though no formal resolution was adopted.
Mr. Dharanidhar Basumatari, MP out of three contestants, was elected VicePresident of the APCC. Out of the eight candidates for three vacancies. Mr. Robin Kakoti, MP. Dr. Bhumidhar Barman and Mr. Pradeshkumar Choudhury, were elected to the AICC.
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