These refugees are with us on a temporary basis. They must return to Bangladesh and it is for this reason that we have been steadfastly adhering to this principle that conditions should be created in Bangladesh which would enable these refugees to return, which means a Government which represent the people, which consist of members already elected by the people of Bangladesh. This is the policy that we have pursued and will continue to pursue. It is true that President Yahya Khan in his statement has said that they will not be alone and the hon. Member wants me to spell out as to who would be those other persons who would be with Pakistan. This is not a matter which we can discuss in this manner. There is no doubt that there are certain countries which have even made open statements that they are likely to be on the side of Pakistan. Pakistan is also a member of certain Alliances. But it does not serve any purpose for us here to enumerate them now. You can go on assessing but there is no use making public statements as to who will be with Pakistan at the time any hostilities star.
MR. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Kulkarni.
SHRI CHITTA BASU: What steps does the Government propose to take in the matter of mobilizing international opinion in favour of us and against this threat?
Mr. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Please sit down.
SARDAR SWARAN SINGH: We are all ready doing everything possible both by contacting the representatives of foreign Government in Delhi and also by contacting their representatives in the United Nations and also in the Capitals of various countries.
MR. CHAIRMAN: Mr. Kulkarni.
SHRIA. G. KULKARNI (Maharashtra.): Sir, may I know if the Government is aware that their hope that the international community will react favorably.
(MR. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN in the Chair)
SHRIA. G. KULKARNA: Sir, the intention of the Government in inviting the international community for help in solving the Bangladesh issue has fallen flat. I can appreciate the position of the Government when the Minister says that he cannot reply to the straight question whether the Government will take military action immediately. I can appreciate that. But sir, it is a question of humiliation that is uppermost in the mind of every Indian. I want to know whether the Government is aware that the arch enemy in all these affairs in the United States of America. I want to draw the attention of the Government to the attitude of the United state because of which President Yahya Khan, who was defeated in 1965, is taking courage again to talk such nonsense that he will attack India again. The Government must take some courage to show its reaction and recalls our Ambassador in the United States, will not over-estimate its own strength. Secondly, I want know whether the Government will also take note that like the United States, the U.K and the U.S.S.R. also have not done anything to stop the atrocities of Yahya Khan. The U.S.S.R. has not come to our assistance to the extent expected. SO, sir, the Government should review the whole Bangladesh problem and take proper steps. They should recall our Ambassador in the United States. This will create some impact on the minds of the American public and some fruitful dialogue will be started.
