What was done in 1971 was a brilliant strategic move that clipped the wings of pakistani air force forever. India rightly used the prevailing situation of the mistreatment of East pakistanis to its advantage. Whether one likes Mrs gandhi or not as far as 1971 was concerned, she was truly brilliant, as was she in taking Sikkim. The Indian Army, Airforce and Navy did a splendid job and delivered Pakistan and its overt adventurism the death blow. One wonders if India will ever get a leader of her courage as far as snubbing the US and defending India's interests goes. That said the 1971 war was an aconomic disaster and India paid dearly. And at best, Bangladesh is an ungrateful neighbour.
RE:'India exploited circumstances in 1971 to dismember Pak'
by Dr Joseph on Apr 16, 2007 09:02 PM Permalink
It was due to brilliance of Indian Army, Airforce, Navy. But Sam Manekshaw was on his best. He told Indira Ghazi Khan to stop her mouth in the famous meeting. It was due the Bravery of SAM. But Indira did the famous mistake in Simla Agreement and left PAK army without any precondition. Due to that Gandhi family, now all Hindus are forced to leave Kashmir and they are refugees in their own country.
That was a great and courageous statement by Rahul Gandhi and he should continue the Gandhi tradition by breaking Pakistan further into Baluchistan, NWFP, Sindh etc. Divide and Rule is the name of this game. The British introduced this principle here and should be very effective in Pakistan
RE:Rahul Gandhi Statement
by girish s on Apr 16, 2007 09:01 PM Permalink
On the other hand, if you look closely, he is making very calculated, bold and strategic statements.
Bangladesh is a reality of 1971 and everybody knows the truth. Pak was creating problems so it had to be broken. It was a gud thing to do for every1. Now, we dont need to do it again, as Pak will break on its own by Bhasmasur effect of terrorism and Taleban. So lets focus on trade and entertainment.
RE:Rahul Gandhi Statement
by LAGIDU on Apr 16, 2007 09:35 PM Permalink
Sanjay, Do you believe this chap is capable of breaking Pakistan? He needs 10 security guards even to go to his bathroom. These Gandys are just like jail birds and hence psychologically depressed maniacs. They are a danger unto themselves and to others.
India lost because of the inability and poor atitude to perform well. bangladesh is a much better team when you compare the size of the country and the funding they receive. and surya.. be sportive and not politic
RE:Re: Bangladesh
by Dipak Bose on Apr 17, 2007 10:36 AM Permalink
If Mrs Indira Gandhi has not defeated Pakistan in 1971, there cannot be any Bangladesh. So blame Mrs Indira Gandhi that Chapell has lost his shirt.
RE:RE:Re: Bangladesh
by Rajesh Ramasubramanian on Apr 16, 2007 08:44 PM Permalink
One minute, didnt India lose to Bangladesh last month? What are they talking about? Shame on you Rediff...
Its futile to discuss what happened more then a quarter century ago. But this is for sure if there was no division India would have been in last eight of world cup.... and Bangladesh would not become reason for its exit
