The Spirit Of 1971

Dedicated time line of 1971 & the Liberation of #Bangladesh | Recall of history & Archives of Bangladesh, India & Pakistan

[Tasin Mahdi 🇧🇩 @in_tasin]

7th March: The day when poetic politics was born.

Bangabandhu’s 7th March Speech birthed poetic politics. Without a script, his rhythmic oratory at Race Course became a de facto declaration of independence. People recognized, this masterpiece remains a symbol of liberation.

[Tasin Mahdi 🇧🇩 @in_tasin]

March 26, 1977, Dhaka Stadium!

This isn't a parade ground in Europe; these are pictures of school-going girls from Bangladesh. With March 26th approaching, It is also a reflection of how far we have come.

[Rubence @Rubence]

"The Historic 7th March Speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman" was delivered by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on 7th March, 1971 who led the people of Bangladesh to independence in 1971. At that time when the Pakistani military rulers refused to transfer power to the Bengali nationalist leader Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, whose party Awami League gained majority in the National Assembly of Pakistan in the general election held in 1970. The speech effectively declared the independence of Bangladesh. The speech constitutes a faithful documentation of how the failure of post-colonial nation-states to develop inclusive, democratic society alienates their population belonging to different ethnic, cultural, linguistic or religious groups.   The speech was extempore and there was no written script. However, the speech survived in the audio as well as AV versions.
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[Rubence @Rubence]

"The Historic 7th March Speech of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman" was delivered by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on 7th March, 1971 who led the people of Bangladesh to independence in 1971. At that time when the Pakistani military rulers refused to transfer power to the Bengali nationalist leader Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, whose party Awami League gained majority in the National Assembly of Pakistan in the general election held in 1970. The speech effectively declared the independence of Bangladesh. The speech constitutes a faithful documentation of how the failure of post-colonial nation-states to develop inclusive, democratic society alienates their population belonging to different ethnic, cultural, linguistic or religious groups.   The speech was extempore and there was no written script. However, the speech survived in the audio as well as AV versions.
@UNESCO #Bangladesh
https://t.co/tLZHWYDb0w

[Tasin Mahdi 🇧🇩 @in_tasin]

Some rare, previously unseen images from Trafalgar Square in 1971, capturing Bangladesh’s “Stop Genocide” rally and the “Recognize Bangladesh” demonstration.

[Toofani 🇧🇩 @Ekattor_71]

Dear ladies and gentlemen,

I have been researching the people of Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan for a long long time, but I have never shared you what I have found.

If you want to hear it, stay tuned.

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@reporter_mohua @timesofindia Time and details?

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In a memo dated 12 April 1971:
The @USAndIndia in New Delhi stated, "Pakistan is probably finished as a unified state"

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In a memo dated 12 April 1971:
The @USAndIndia in New Delhi stated, "Pakistan is probably finished as a unified state"

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#TheSpiritOf1971

Amidst the crackdown by the Pakistan Army on the people of East Pakistan the Bangladesh Govt in Exile was formed on 10 April 1971.

On 17 April 1971, the Flag was hoisted at Mujibnagar and the Govt in Exile came into being at Baidyanathtala, now Mujib Nagar

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Amidst the crackdown by the Pakistan Army on the people of East Pakistan the Bangladesh Govt in Exile was formed on 10 April 1971.

On 17 April 1971, the Flag was hoisted at Mujibnagar and the Govt in Exile came into being at Baidyanathtala, now Mujib Nagar

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07 April 1971- British Prime Minister Ted Heath wrote a letter to Yahya Khan callling for "an end to the bloodshed as soon as possible"

In April 1971, Henry Kissinger, the US National Security Adviser issues a "SECRET" note:
"Don't squeeze Yahya at this time."

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07 April 1971- British Prime Minister Ted Heath wrote a letter to Yahya Khan callling for "an end to the bloodshed as soon as possible"

In April 1971, Henry Kissinger, the US National Security Adviser issues a "SECRET" note:
"Don't squeeze Yahya at this time."

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#TheSpiritOf1971

It was the time of carnage against humanity; the brutality unleashed by an Army against its own people.
The bloodshed of #OperationSearchlight began in March 1971 continued throughout 1971

Morality and humanity shamed as men, women & children were massacred

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It was the time of carnage against humanity; the brutality unleashed by an Army against its own people.
The bloodshed of #OperationSearchlight began in March 1971 continued throughout 1971

Morality and humanity shamed as men, women & children were massacred

[The Spirit Of 1971 @Spiritof1971_]

#TheSpiritOf1971
US @StateDept response to dissent from Dacca, 06 April 1971 emphasised that the cooperation of the Pakistani government was needed to end the crisis.

Joseph Farland, US Ambassador to Pakistan: "we do not and cannot condone wanton and excessive violence".
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"Our government has failed to denounce the suppression of democracy"- The Dissent Memo from US diplomats in Dacca, 06 April 1971

Documents from the US National Security Archives

The bloodshed and carnage of 1971 is being washed away by the revision of history

[The Spirit Of 1971 @Spiritof1971_]

#TheSpiritOf1971
US @StateDept response to dissent from Dacca, 06 April 1971 emphasised that the cooperation of the Pakistani government was needed to end the crisis.

Joseph Farland, US Ambassador to Pakistan: "we do not and cannot condone wanton and excessive violence".
📸:SA71

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#TheSpiritOf1971

"Our government has failed to denounce the suppression of democracy"- The Dissent Memo from US diplomats in Dacca, 06 April 1971

Documents from the US National Security Archives

The bloodshed and carnage of 1971 is being washed away by the revision of history

[The Spirit Of 1971 @Spiritof1971_]

#TheSpiritOf1971

"Our government has failed to denounce the suppression of democracy"- The Dissent Memo from US diplomats in Dacca, 06 April 1971

Documents from the US National Security Archives

The bloodshed and carnage of 1971 is being washed away by the revision of history