{"id":27407,"date":"2024-02-15T11:21:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T11:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=27407"},"modified":"2024-02-15T11:21:59","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T11:21:59","slug":"critically-examine-the-compulsions-which-prompted-india-to-play-a-decisive-role-in-the-emergence-of-bangladesh-10-marks-200-words","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critically-examine-the-compulsions-which-prompted-india-to-play-a-decisive-role-in-the-emergence-of-bangladesh-10-marks-200-words\/","title":{"rendered":"Critically examine the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive role in the emergence of Bangladesh. (10 marks, 200 words)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The emergence of Bangladesh in 1971 marked a significant chapter in South Asian history, with India playing a decisive role in the liberation of Bangladesh from Pakistani rule. Several compelling factors drove India&#8217;s involvement in this pivotal moment. Firstly, the humanitarian crisis unfolding in East Pakistan, characterized by widespread atrocities committed by the Pakistani military against Bengali civilians, triggered moral and ethical obligations for India to intervene. The influx of millions of refugees into India placed immense strain on its resources and security. Secondly, the geopolitical calculus prompted India to act decisively. The emergence of an independent Bangladesh was seen as aligning with India&#8217;s strategic interests, countering Pakistan&#8217;s dominance in the region and potentially reshaping the balance of power in South Asia. Additionally, historical grievances stemming from the partition of British India in 1947 and subsequent tensions between India and Pakistan played a role in shaping India&#8217;s stance. Thus, a combination of humanitarian concerns, strategic imperatives, and historical context compelled India to play a critical role in the emergence of Bangladesh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags: <\/strong>Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d64d0b7e718\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critically-examine-the-compulsions-which-prompted-india-to-play-a-decisive-role-in-the-emergence-of-bangladesh-10-marks-200-words\/#Decoding_the_Question\" title=\"Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critically-examine-the-compulsions-which-prompted-india-to-play-a-decisive-role-in-the-emergence-of-bangladesh-10-marks-200-words\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critically-examine-the-compulsions-which-prompted-india-to-play-a-decisive-role-in-the-emergence-of-bangladesh-10-marks-200-words\/#Oppression_of_East_Pakistan_by_West_Pakistan\" title=\"Oppression of East Pakistan by West Pakistan:\u00a0\u00a0\">Oppression of East Pakistan by West Pakistan:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critically-examine-the-compulsions-which-prompted-india-to-play-a-decisive-role-in-the-emergence-of-bangladesh-10-marks-200-words\/#Compulsions_Which_Prompted_India_to_Join_the_War\" title=\"Compulsions Which Prompted India to Join the War:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Compulsions Which Prompted India to Join the War:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critically-examine-the-compulsions-which-prompted-india-to-play-a-decisive-role-in-the-emergence-of-bangladesh-10-marks-200-words\/#Indias_role\" title=\"India\u2019s role:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">India\u2019s role:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critically-examine-the-compulsions-which-prompted-india-to-play-a-decisive-role-in-the-emergence-of-bangladesh-10-marks-200-words\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/critically-examine-the-compulsions-which-prompted-india-to-play-a-decisive-role-in-the-emergence-of-bangladesh-10-marks-200-words\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In Introduction, try to write briefly about the background of the Bangladesh war.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Body, discuss the compulsions which prompted India to play a decisive role in the emergence of Bangladesh.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Conclude the answer by stating the role played by India in creating an autonomous Bangladesh.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1947 partition drew <strong>two independent nations<\/strong> &#8211; India and Pakistan. During 1947 &#8211; 1971, Pakistan experienced prolonged phases of military rule, which made it more difficult for <strong>ethnic minorities<\/strong> residing in the eastern wing to gain access to <strong>political power, social prestige<\/strong>, and economic development, which were enjoyed in West Pakistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oppression_of_East_Pakistan_by_West_Pakistan\"><\/span><strong>Oppression of East Pakistan by West Pakistan:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The tyrannical attitude destroyed <strong>unique Bengali culture,<\/strong> and to some extent, opposed the thought of secularism. The Pakistani government aspired to turn Bangladeshis into exemplary Muslims by alienating them from their Hindu background.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Since the formation of Pakistan, the Western part <strong>branded the Eastern as inferior<\/strong> because it considered the Muslims in the eastern wing subordinate due to their social and cultural affiliation with the Hindu population, powerful, rich, and dominating in East Pakistan before the partition of the subcontinent.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Operation Searchlight<\/strong> was the planned genocide on the 25th of March<strong> 1971<\/strong> and was undertaken by the West Pakistani government against its own citizens of the eastern wing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The West Pakistani Army conferred <strong>no compassion<\/strong> for Bengalis, and the rules of engagement were at no time adhered to. The West Pakistani Army would kill civilians without any mercy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compulsions_Which_Prompted_India_to_Join_the_War\"><\/span><strong>Compulsions Which Prompted India to Join the War:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India had a strained relationship with Pakistan, and having both East and West Pakistan in its border was a major security concern.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The influx of refugees in India from East Pakistan was creating an economic burden, as well as law and order problem.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The development of the northeast sector in India was facing multiple challenges due to the influx of refugees, and its ethnic identity was under threat.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>The atrocities committed on the people of East Pakistan was the final straw, which forced India to intervene on humanitarian grounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_role\"><\/span><strong>India\u2019s role:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bangladesh got<strong> continuous moral support<\/strong> from India since when the Liberation war began.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was able to<strong> acquire support from the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and France<\/strong> to assure that there would be no directives favouring Pakistan in the United Nations Security Council.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Despite the protection and encouragement from the United States, Pakistan did not have high chances of winning the war as the Soviet Union played against the United States\u2019 efforts during the war. <strong>Russians encircled the US fleet in the Bay of Bengal<\/strong> region, not allowing the fleet to close in on Chittagong or Dhaka, securing the independence of Bangladesh.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Under the assistance of Sheikh Muijib-ur-Rahman Mukti Fauj, the <strong>Mukti Bahini<\/strong> was born soon after the crackdown by the Pakistani Army on the 25th of March, 1971. The <strong>Mukti Bahini<\/strong> played a key role in the Liberation War of 1971.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>After Pakistan began several attacks on Indian territory on the 3rd of December 1971, India joined Bangladesh in its military efforts against Pakistani aggression. With the Indian support and commands from the military officers of East Pakistan, the <strong>West Pakistani military was defeated.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Pakistan <strong>eventually surrendered to the joint forces of Bangladesh and India<\/strong>, leading to victory for Bangladesh on the 16th of December 1971\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While many Bengalis sought the guerrilla force favouring independence, many others, particularly women and children, fled the country and took refuge in India\u2019s closest neighbouring country. It is estimated that the <strong>number of refugees taking shelter in India during the liberation war was about 10 million<\/strong>. Thus, India\u2019s role in the liberation of Bangladesh and its strategic decisions at that time pay dividends even today.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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