There are still people who are alive and who had heard the radio
broadcast of Major Zia's Declaration of Independence. All you need is
to talk to people who were alive at that time and do not belong to BNP
or Awami League. You don't need to go searching in ABC's archives for
that. The transcript that I have read below, shows that even Dr.
Kissinger was not aware of the fact at that time why the talks between
Yahia and Mujib broke down. They thought that the talks were successful.
So, you can not really depend on these transcript to build up your
thesis.
On 4/5/2018, "Post Card" <
abahar...@gmail.com> wrote:
>MUJIB'S SURRENDER: WESTERN MEDIA WOULDN'T KNOW BETTER THAN TAJUDDIN OR ASM
>RABB
>
>If people who were intimate and remained close to Mujib until the last few
>moments, such as Tajuddin or AS Rabb, who said Mujib didn't declare
>independence until the last moment, Then Mujib didn't declare independence.
>
>Mujib in his house refused to sign a simple paper by Tajuddin, Mujib also
>refused Rabb to his request sign a one page UDI. Mujib was rather found
>hiding in the closet dressed up to surrender. Mujib knew he he signed the
>UDi, he could have been easily hanged. A cunning man indeed. If this is
>true, it is certain that Mujib didn't declare independence.
>
>The mentioned clandestine radio that is mentioned in many western media, is
>the radio where Zia declared independence.
>
>Don't forget, Zia finally declared the UDI on behalf of Mujib. Please don't
>mention only apple (Western media) as the only fruit without also
>mentioning orange (Mujib's deputies). They are fruits, both are sources of
>information. A bad habit indeed to cherry picking to say we should only
>trust Western media..
>
>Mujib was rather found hiding in the closet, dressed up to surrender.
>
>2018-04-05 0:25 GMT-04:00 Mannan Sarkar <
sarkar...@yahoo.com>:
>
>> FOREIGN RELATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES, 1969–1976, VOLUME XI, SOUTH ASIA
>> <
https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76v11/d11#fn:1.5.44.36.8.2>
>> Washington, March 26, 1971, 3:03–3:32 p.m.
>> SUBJECT
>>
>> - Pakistan
>>
>> PARTICIPATION
>>
>> - Chairman—Henry A. Kissinger
>> - State
>> - Mr. U. Alexis Johnson
>> - Mr. Christopher Van Hollen
>> - Defense
>> - Mr. David Packard
>> - Mr. James H. Noyes
>> - CIA
>> - Mr. Richard Helms
>> - Mr. David Blee
>> - JCS
>> - Lt. Gen. Melvin Zais
>> - Col. Frank W. Rhea
>> - NSC Staff
>> - Col. Richard T. Kennedy
>> - Mr. Harold H. Saunders
>> - Mr. Sam Hoskinson
>> - Mr. Keith Guthrie
>>
>>
>> SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS
>>
>> After reviewing the situation in East Pakistan, the WSAG agreed that the
>> U.S. should continue its policy of non-involvement in the dispute between
>> West and East Pakistan. In particular, the U.S. should avoid being placed
>> in a position where it could be accused of having encouraged the break-up
>> of Pakistan. The WSAG agreed that the U.S. should delay action on any
>> request that might be forthcoming for recognition of an independent East
>> Pakistani regime.
>>
>> The WSAG agreed that the State Department should be responsible for
>> monitoring developments in Pakistan on a day-to-day basis and for insuring
>> that the White House is fully informed. The State Department should insure
>> that adequate preparations have been made to evacuate U.S. citizens
>> should that become necessary.
>>
>> Mr. Helms: [1 line of source text not declassified] the situation in the
>> area of the Consulate General is very quiet but that an enormous fire has
>> been going on for hours in the old part of the city. Very few shots or
>> explosions have been heard. Only two of the Consulate personnel had been
>> able to get to the Consulate building by 6:30 p.m.
>>
>> [1 line of source text not declassified] *Mujibur Rahman was taken into
>> custody at 1:00 p.m. by the martial law authorities. Two of his supporters
>> were killed when the arrest took place.* [2 lines of source text not
>> declassified]
>>
>> [1½ lines of source text not declassified] They say that Yahyaʼs speech
>> Friday2
>> <
https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76v11/d11#fn:1.5.44.36.28.6> night
>> has to be heard to appreciate the venom in his voice as he described
>> Mujibur Rahman. The fat is in the fire. Islamabad confirms that Mujibur
>> Rahman was successfully arrested.
>>
>> It is unclear what caused the collapse of the talks.
>>
>> Dr. Kissinger: Yesterday it looked as though an agreement were in sight.
>> [Page 25]
>> <
https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76v11/pg_25>
>>
>> Mr. Helms: Yes, an agreement appeared near on March 24. The breakdown may
>> have been because of Mujibur Rahmanʼs insistence on the immediate lifting
>> of martial law.
>>
>> *A clandestine radio broadcast has Mujibur Rahman declaring the
>> independence of Bangla Desh. There are 20,000 loyal West Pakistani troops
>> in East Pakistan. There are also 5,000 East Pakistani regulars and 13,000
>> East Pakistani paramilitary troops, but their loyalty is doubtful. We
>> cannot confirm Indian press reports that a large number of Pakistani troops
>> landed by ship. Six C–130s carrying troops were supposed to be going from
>> Karachi to Dacca today. It will take them a long time, since they have to
>> go via Ceylon.*
>>
>> There are 700 potential U.S. evacuees in Dacca and 60 or 70 in
>> Chittagong. There has been no request for evacuation yet.
>>
>> [1 paragraph (1½ lines of source text) not declassified]
>>
>> Dr. Kissinger: I have no idea what caused the breakdown in talks. I was
>> as much surprised as anyone else.
>>
>> Mr. Van Hollen: One possible reason was that Yahya was unable to sell the
>> settlement in West Pakistan. Another factor was the killing of twenty
>> people and the resultant rise in tension.
>>
>> Dr. Kissinger: Had the compromise3
>> <
https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76v11/d11#fn:1.5.44.36.48.4> [under
>> discussion between Yahya and Mujibur Rahman]4
>> <
https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76v11/d11#fn:1.5.44.36.48.8> gone
>> through, the next step toward independence couldnʼt have been prevented.
>> That being the case, I donʼt understand why Mujibur Rahman wouldnʼt
>> accept the compromise.
>>
>> [omission in the source text] Will Bhutto become the dominant figure in
>> the West?
>>
>> Mr. Van Hollen: Possibly there will be a backlash in the West against
>> Bhutto because it was he who forced Yahya to postpone the constituent
>> assembly.
>>
>> Dr. Kissinger: What do you think is going to happen?
>>
>> Mr. Van Hollen: An effort will be made to prevent secession. However, the
>> ability of the West Pakistani forces to maintain law and order in East
>> Pakistan over the long run approaches zero. They may be able to control
>> Dacca, but the Awami leadership will move to the countryside.
>> [Page 26]
>> <
https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76v11/pg_26>
>>
>> *Dr. Kissinger: Do you think the Awami will organize a resistance?*
>>
>> *Mr. Van Hollen: They began to prepare for it last month.*
>>
>> *Dr. Kissinger: If their leaders are arrested, can they continue?*
>>
>> *Mr. Van Hollen: Yes, because of the tremendous popular sentiment behind
>> them. After all, they won 160 out of 162 of the Assembly seats from East
>> Pakistan in the election.*
>> *Dr. Kissinger: Then the prognosis is for civil war resulting eventually
>> in independence or for independence fairly quickly.*
>> *(STILL NO MENTION OF ZIA ANYWHERE ABOVE)*
>> Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XI, South Asia
>> Crisis, 1971 - Office of the Historian
>> <
https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76v11/d11>
>>
>> Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969–1976, Volume XI, ...
>>
>>
history.state.gov 3.0 shell
>> <
https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76v11/d11>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Saturday, March 31, 2018, 7:30:21 AM PDT, DeEldar <
>>
shahd...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> We already know that critical fact. As much as these BNP chellas would
>> like to rewrite the history with giving the credit of declaring the
>> independence to Zia, very little evidence is being provided to back-up
>> their preposterous claim. Zia was not even a member of Awami league, nor
>> was he even leading Awami league or NAP (Bhasani). He came from no where
>> but wanted to claim the grand prize? So, lies need to be propagated. And
>> these liars are still throwing dust to people's eyes to confuse and concur.
>> I have no extra love for Awamis but what we need is the real truth and not
>> BNP invented truth. Zia did not bring Bangladesh independence.
>>
>> 2018-03-30 23:22 GMT-04:00 Mannan Sarkar <
sarkar...@yahoo.com>:
>>
>> *(To Be Noted: No Mention of Zia anywhere)*
>> <
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUCMCXfscgc>
>> <
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUCMCXfscgc>
>> Sheik Mujibur Rahman declares region independent, CBS, Mar 26, 1971 - MMR
>> Jalal <
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUCMCXfscgc>
>>
www.youtube.com
>> Civil war breaks out in Pakistan; West Pakistan Army battles civilians in
>> E. Pakistan; E. Pakistan Leader Sheik Mujibur Rahman declares region
>> independent.
>> Sheik Mujibur Rahman declares region Independent Republic, ABC, March 26,
>> 1971
https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=0tQk4r0FtmY
>> <
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tQk4r0FtmY>
>> <
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tQk4r0FtmY>
>> Sheik Mujibur Rahman declares region Independent Republic, ABC, March 26,
>> 1971 - MMR Jalal <
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tQk4r0FtmY>
>>
www.youtube.com
>> E. Pakistan Leader Sheik Mujibur Rahman declares region Independent
>> Republic; civil war breaks out; West Pakistan rptdly. using full force
>> including tanks to crush ...
>> Bangladesh - Civil War breaks out between E. and West Pakistan NBC, Mar
>> 26, 1971
https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=KJAD-HnKVM8
>> <
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJAD-HnKVM8>
>> <
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJAD-HnKVM8>
>> Bangladesh - Civil War breaks out between E. and West Pakistan NBC, Mar
>> 26, 1971 -- MMM Jalal <
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJAD-HnKVM8>
>>
www.youtube.com
>> Civil War breaks out between E. and West Pakistan; E. Pakistan feels
>> treated as colony, won major in December elections. West Pakistan President
>> Yahya Khan hasn't ...
>> ২৬শে মারৠচের পৠরথম পৠরহরে বঙৠগ বনৠধৠর সৠবাধীনতার ঘোষনার বিষয়ে ১৯à§à§§ সালের
>> আনৠতরৠজাতিক নিউজ-মি ডিয়া
>> LEADER OF REBELS IN EAST PAKISTAN REPORTED SEIZED; Sheik Mijib Arrested
>> After a Broadcast Proclaiming Region's Independence DACCA CURFEW EASED
>> Troops Said to Be Gaining in Fighting in Cities -Heavy Losses Seen
>>
>> The Pakistan radio announced today that Sheik Mujibur Rahman, the
>> nationalist leader of East Pakistan, had been arrested only hours after he
>> had proclaimed his region independent and after open rebellion was reported
>> in several cities in the East.
>> New York Times - Mar 27, 1971
>>
>> <
http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F50F10F63A55127B93C5AB1788D85F458785F9>
http://www.nytimes.com/1971/03
>> /27/archives/leader-of-rebels- in-east-pakistan-reported-
>> seized-sheik-mijib.html
>> <
http://www.nytimes.com/1971/03/27/archives/leader-of-rebels-in-east-pakistan-reported-seized-sheik-mijib.html>
>>
>>
>>
>> “The rebel leader Sheikh Mujib arrested.†The paper also added—“The radio
>> Pakistan has declared that, Sheikh Mujib was arrested from his residence,
>> within one hour after he declared the independence of Bangladesh.†(The
>> Evening News, March 26, 1971: Headline news)
>>
>> “The independence war has begun in East Pakistan. Pakistani soldiers
>> started to crush Bangalee’s independence movement under the leadership of
>> Sheikh Mujib. President Yahya Khan declared Sheikh Mujib the traitor of
>> Pakistan. The declaration of the independent Bangladesh, in the name of
>> Sheikh Mujib, came from a radio station named: “Voice of Bangladesh†. The
>> radio also has issues an order to all Bangalees to follow orders only from
>> the Sheikh Mujib, the leader of the independence.†(The Guardian- March 27,
>> 1971)
>>
>> “The leader of independence Sheikh Mujib has declared independence of
>> Bangladesh and severe battle is in progress in the eastern part of
>> Pakistan. President Yahya Khan has banned Awami League political party,
>> declared Sheikh Mujib as the traitor of Pakistan and vowed to punish Sheikh
>> Mujib for his crime. †(The Times of London, March 27, 1971)
>> v=KJAD-HnKVM8 <
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJAD-HnKVM8>
>> <
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJAD-HnKVM8>
>> Bangladesh - Civil War breaks out between E. and West Pakistan NBC, Mar
>> 26, 1971 -- MMM Jalal <
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJAD-HnKVM8>
>>
www.youtube.com
>> Civil War breaks out between E. and West Pakistan; E. Pakistan feels
>> treated as colony, won major in December elections. West Pakistan President
>> Yahya Khan hasn't ...
>> “I knew very well that a leader of his stature would never go away leaving
>> behind his countrymen. I would have made a thorough search in every house
>> and road in Dhaka to find out Sheikh Mujib. I had no intention to arrest
>> leaders like Tajuddin and others. That is why they could leave Dhaka so
>> easily.â€
>> Then Tikka Khan said more in a very firm voice, “in case we failed to
>> arrest Sheik Mujib on that very night, my force would have inflicted a
>> mortal blow at each home in Dhaka and elsewhere in Bangladesh. We probably
>> would have killed crores of Bangalees in revenge on that night alone.â€
>> (Interview by Musa Sadik, which took place in 1976 when Gen. Tikka Khan was
>> the then Governor of Punjab, Published in the ‘News From Bangladesh’ on
>> march 28, 2000)
>>
>> -----------
>> Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's action of starting his non-co-operation movement
>> is an act of treason. He and his party have defied the lawful authority for
>> over three weeks. They have insulted Pakistan's flag and defiled the
>> photograph of the Father of the Nation. They have tried to run a parallel
>> Government. They have created turmoil, terror and insecurity.
>> TEXT OF YAHYA'S BROADCAST on March 26, 1971
>>
https://profile-of-bengal.com/ history/liberation-war/dossier
>> /march-26-1971-yahyas-broadcas t/
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