Dhaka calling

The liberation of Bangladesh 40 years ago will long remain the most memorable moment for Indian statecraft. It saw then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi decisively support liberal and progressive forces in East Bengal who sought to overthrow the brutal oppression by the Pakistan army. Mrs Gandhi demonstrated great skill in coping with a hostile international environment, outmanoeuvring Pakistan’s allies, the United States and China, by mobilising the Soviet Union, and leading an effective military campaign.

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