question. He had been discussing internal autonomy with me for two years and went back on his world. He organized and led an armed rebellion against the state. There was no alternative but to suppress the rebellion. Any other government would have done the same thing. How can I now call that man back and negotiate with him? He is charged with waging war against the state and subverting the loyalty of the army. He is being defended by A.K. Brohi who is the best and most respected lawyer in the country. Brohi would not have taken the case if he thought there was going to be any hanky-panky in the military court. I did not shoot Mujib first and try him later as some government are prone to do....I cannot release him on a whim. It's one hell of a responsibility. But if the nation demands his release, I will do it.
On An Independent Bangladesh
The worst losers will be the Indians themselves. Last Bengal and. Assam will soon join in. and that will be the beginning of the breakup of the Indian Union itself. I hope to God this women (Mrs. Gandhi) understands.
