Vikrant Shekhawat : Dec 16, 2024, 11:40 AM
Bangladesh Vijay Diwas: Today 'Vijay Diwas' is being celebrated with great pomp in Bangladesh. This day marks the historic victory of the brave warriors of the Indian Army and Mukti Bahini in 1971, who fought against Pakistan and brought independence to Bangladesh. On 16 December 1971, the then Army Chief of Pakistan, General Amir Abdullah Khan Niazi, surrendered along with 93,000 Pakistani soldiers to the joint leadership of the Indian Army and Mukti Bahini. After this victory, East Pakistan gained its independence as Bangladesh.However, on this happy occasion, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has launched a scathing attack on her rival and the head of the country's current interim government, Mohammad Yunus. Hasina termed Yunus as "fascist" and alleged that his leadership was attempting to undermine Bangladesh's democratic stream and suppress the voice of the contributors of the Liberation War.Hasina's allegation: Undemocratic and fascist leadershipIn her statement on Sunday, Sheikh Hasina described the government of Mohammad Yunus as "fascist" and said that the main objective of the government under his leadership is to suppress the sense of respect for the Liberation War and the forces that participated in that struggle. Hasina alleged that this government has no democratic mass base and it has captured power in the country without any accountability.Hasina said, "This undemocratic government led by fascist Yunus has captured power in an unconstitutional manner and is working to snatch the rights of the people of the country." Her statement highlights the growing dissent and political tension in Bangladesh.Growing problems facing the publicHasina further said that the people of Bangladesh are struggling with rising prices and difficulties in living. She also said that since this government has not been elected democratically, there is no accountability for them. Hasina alleged that the main objective of the Yunus government is to suppress the voice of the liberation struggle and its supporters, which weakens the true spirit of Bangladesh's freedom struggle.Allegation of power captureSheikh Hasina also said that the current government is seizing power through unconstitutional means within the country and it is creating obstacles in public welfare works. She alleged that "anti-national groups" have taken over power in an unconstitutional manner, which is a serious threat to Bangladesh's democracy.Incident of seeking refuge from IndiaIn August this year, Sheikh Hasina had to come to India in concern for her safety due to massive protests in Bangladesh. This protest was against the policies of the government, and it was seen as a violation of democratic rights in Bangladesh. According to Hasina, this protest reflected the public's disappointment against her government, which was not democratically elected.'Vijay Diwas': A symbol and a day of struggleVijay Diwas is not just a historic day for Bangladesh, but this day is a symbol of the struggle and sacrifice that brought independence to Bangladesh. The events of this day not only changed the map of Bangladesh, but also gave a new direction to regional politics. The growing political tension between Sheikh Hasina and Mohammad Yunus is an indication that Bangladesh politics is still not free from conflict and disagreement.On this special day of Vijay Diwas, while the country is honoring its independence and valor, the country's internal politics and leadership issues are also coming to the fore. This day marks the beginning of a new chapter for Bangladesh, where the struggle continues and voices are being raised to protect democratic values.