Abstract
This paper aims to describe the role of India, the biggest neighbor of Bangladesh, and the outmost support of the Soviet Union in the emergence of Bangladesh as an Independent State. The paper describes the background of the Bangladesh’s Liberation war in 1971. The political situation in East Pakistan just before the crisis is described in details, especially the results of general elections which were held in December 1970. A central part of the article is dedicated to the role of India and the contribution of Indian people, government and armed forces. Almost 10 million men and women were forced to leave Bangladesh and entered various states of India like West Bengal, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh where they were accommodated as refugees. The personal implication of Indira Gandhi was very high, she traveled around the world to gather support for the Bangladesh cause. India spent thousand of rupees for the liberation war of Bangladesh; but also sacrificed the lives of its officers and soldiers. Moreover, the paper touches upon the USSR’s involvement into the Liberation war of Bangladesh in context of Soviet-American rivalry during cold war.
Highlights
Almost 10 million men and women were forced to leave Bangladesh and entered various states of India like West Bengal, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh where they were accommodated as refugees
It is well known that India played a vital role in the Liberation war of Bangladesh
The contribution of Indian government and the citizens of India is an integral part of the history of the Independence war of Bangladesh [Independence of Bangladesh... 2004; Islam 1985]
Summary
This paper aims to describe the role of India, the biggest neighbor of Bangladesh, and the outmost support of the Soviet Union in the emergence of Bangladesh as an Independent State. The paper describes the background of the Bangladesh’s Liberation war in 1971. A central part of the article is dedicated to the role of India and the contribution of Indian people, government and armed forces. The two nations share a common history, linguistic and cultural heritage. This unity is reflected in multi-dimensional and expanding relations. It is well known that India played a vital role in the Liberation war of Bangladesh. The contribution of Indian government and the citizens of India is an integral part of the history of the Independence war of Bangladesh [Independence of Bangladesh... The contribution of Indian government and the citizens of India is an integral part of the history of the Independence war of Bangladesh [Independence of Bangladesh... 2004; Islam 1985]
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