March 26 to December 16, 1971: How Parliament Kept Pressure on Indira Govt to Liberate East Bengal
News 18On December 16, 1971, Members of Parliament were anxiously waiting for news from Dacca. 80 per cent of the government jobs were filled by people from the West.” Parliament Promises Support to East Bengal The year 1971 began similarly for India and Pakistan. Following his suggestion, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, on March 31, 1971, would move a resolution in Lok Sabha. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi would travel extensively to shift world opinion on East Bengal. On the floor of Lok Sabha, she said, “The valiant struggle of the people of Bangla Desh in the face of tremendous odds has opened a new chapter of heroism in the history of freedom movements … I am confident that in future the Governments and the peoples of India and Bangla Desh, who share common ideals and sacrifices, will forge a relationship based on the principles of mutual respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, non-interference in internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit.” MPs cutting across party lines would congratulate the Prime Minister.
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