Resolution Regarding Recent Development in East Bengal

MR. SPEAKER: Before we take up the calling attention motion, the Prime Minister will move a Resolution on Bangla Desh. There will be no discussion and it will be adopted.

THE PRIME MINISTER, MINISTER OF ATOMIC ENERGY, MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS, MINISTER OF PLANNING AND MINISTER OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (SHRIMATI INDIRA GANDHI): Sir, the tragedy which has overtaken our valiant neighbours in East Bengal so soon after their rejoicing over their electoral victory has united us all in grief for their suffering, concern for the wanton destruction of their beautiful land and anxiety for their future. I wish to move a Resolution which has been discussed with the Leaders of the Opposition and I am glad to say approved unanimously. I beg to move the following Resolution: