Untold Facts

Rajakar Non Rajakar

The following item is, in fact, a letter written by one of my expatriate friend addressed to one unknown person and a copy forwarded to me for circulation to whomsoever I would fancy. So, I took my liberty to make a gist of the writer’s points about the issue RAJAKAR in relation to the Bangladesh syndrome of 1971.

The writer seriously objected to the use of the term Rajakar in a pejorative sense for those volunteers who rose to resist all those who took arms to dismember Pakistan. He argued that the Rajakars were very much right to preserve the unity of Pakistan in 1971 for they were not wrong, because, the noted leaders like Fazlul Haq, Sohraqardy, Bhashani and even Mujibur Rahman, etc. had fought earlier in 1940s to establish Pakistan. The majority Muslims of the region as well had fought decisively for the cause. The 1971 Rajakars had thus just been following the footsteps of their noted leaders of 1940s. He argued further that had there been no Pakistan and the then East Bengal would not have joined voluntarily and democratically through votes for Pakistan in 1947, there would have been no Bangladesh in 1971. The Bangladeshi Muslims of the present generation in such case would have the fate of second class citizens of bigger Hindu India, and at best would face the continual war like situation just as the Indian held Kashmiri people have been facing since after 1947 now over six decades under the Indian rule of Brahministic oppression and brutalities of the half a million Indian occupation army on and on. Since after 1971, it is mainly the stand the Rajakars stood for and some nationalistic patriotic forces that have jointly been preserving the border and distinct identity of the Bangladeshi nation, or else, Bangladesh would by this time have lost its independence and sovereignty and would have merged with West Bengal and Indian union.

M.T. Hussain
02 June 09

Subject –“Razakar Free”Bangladesh as noted in E- mail letter of Mr. Shamim Choudhury, Mary Land, USA.

Dear Mr. Choudhury
Assalm -o -alaikum. wa Rahmatullah. I received several e- mail letters along with one from you in which you have said ,time has come to create “Rajakar free Bangladesh ” for its survival . I honestly believe, if anybody gives a serious thought to know as to why India was extremely unhappy with Bengali Muslims from the very first day of birth of Pakistan , and was thinking of taking revenge in such a manner that they (Bengalees) can never raise their heads again ( as had been possible in British period , he would have not made such harsh remarks . Since I belong to no political party here I shall give my opinion as an impartial observer.
For creation of independent Bangladesh, all credit is claimed by Awami League and Mukti Bahini . It is unjust and improper. To understand it, some historical facts are to be kept in mind.
Who are Rajakars? — Rajakars means volunteers. `71 Rajakars were actually the followers of Muslim league, which created Pakistan and as such representing Slimullah, Fazlul Huq, Suhr wardy and others. They were protecting the heritage of these national leaders. It is unfortunate that in `71 Bengalees were divided in to two groups: pro- Pakistan and pro – Indian. They were engaged in bitter enmity. Yet, many people think, both Mukti Bahini and Rajakars are to be respected. Why? Let us investigate to know who is where.
1. The Gospel of Barnabas (p.50 ) says that the Soul of Prophet Muhammed (SAWS) was created 60000 years before creation of anything. Similarly, the land on which Independent Bangladesh is established ,was ear- marked and allotted just 24 years and 4 months before it came in to being in `71. Those who were behind this task of land allotment for Bangladesh, were these Rajakars and their fore fathers.
2 Seeds of independent BD was sown in 1947 and its fruits were reaped in 1971 , whatever be the means. No seeds , no fruits.
3. If this land had been a part of Bharat, instead of Pakistan ,independent BD would never have been possible, even if struggled for 900 years, far to speak of 9 months.
4(a) AL and Mukti Bahini fought with their own country men and the Army which protected them for 23 years . If no protection or no existence of Pak Army ,i, e . no Pakistan , there never would been Bangladesh to-day
4(b) If in `71 , all were of AL and no Razakars or pro- Pakistani groups with whom sympathised about 50 Muslim states including KSA, and some Big Powers, which put pressure on India. This had resulted in with drawl of its Army from BD. Otherwise what would have been the fate of independence?

4(c) Bengali as a state language is the product of Pakistan. Thirty million Bengali Muslims demanded it and was achieved, while in India three hundred million Hindus if tried, it would never have been possible.

4(d) Bengali leaders like Nazimuddin, Suhrwardy and Muhammad Ali where president (G.G) Prime Minister of independent country and not a salve country and was exercising power over 3.7 lakh square miles area.

4(e) Occupation of B.D land (Berubari) and Talpatti island by Indaia, starvation of lacks of human souls in 71_72 , Farkah barrage etc would never have been possible if Rajakars had been victorious in 71.

4(f) Why Rajakars trial demand after 40 years?
Is it due to the fact that BNP – Jammat is in favour of post –Islamic Bengali culture? They are obstacles in the way of A.L. programme of pure Bengali culture of ancient India , i.e. pre – Islamic Bengali culture. They are helping strengthen ties with Islam , by organizing seminars on Islam, Seerat conferences, etc. This could not be tolerated by Awami League (A.L). It has angered them to such an extent that they took the path of political violence with stick and arms in hand ignoring the constitution. They stopped agitation when they got a Care Taker Govt which promoted and patronized un Islamic culture (cultural troupe) through out the country discouraging and banning Islamic function like Seerat Conference for 2 years, which is still continuing

4(g) Leader`s lack of vision —At Sk. Mujib`s leadership , seceding from Islamabad, has led Bengal Muslims to leave a vast land of 31o, ooo sq. miles area and enter in to a small land of only 55000 sq. miles with little scope of expansion . In `71 Bengalees were 70 million , now they are 170 million, what will happen after 50 years ? Suhr wardy, a man high vision , realized the difficulty and gravity of the situation and amended Lahore Resolution to form one and united Pakistan , at Delhi Convention in 1946, so that Bengal Muslims ` authority is established over the vast land of West Pakistan. He also visualized their high position, as a leader of the Islamic world . Suhrwardy knew , what happened when Bengal seceded from Muslims` central power at Delhi in Mughal period and became independent in 1740 A.D. Within 17 years, they gave power to the Banias of Bengal and Britain and lost independence , bringing disaster to the whole Muslim community of the sub continent.
4(h). Banga Bondhu — For separating and isolating East Pakistan, and declaring independence , we call Sk. Mujib Banga Bandhu. We may also call Indira Gandhi, Senior Banga Bandhu for her whole-hearted efforts to create BD . Is it justified ? Is not H.S. Suhrwardy along with Huq-Nazimuddin – Salimullah real Banga sBandhu and saviour of down-trodden Bengali Muslim ? .
4(i) Muslim majority East Bengal was created in 1905 by the British . Indian Congress could not tolerate this minimum facility to Muslims in a province under Central Govt.of India , how they became so kind and enthusiastic to create independent East Bengal / Bangladesh in 1971 ?

4.(j) India opened its border in `71, why they have now erected barbed wire around the border and also is creating hurdles to exploit under ground resources ? Is it not to punish the people of BD?
4.(k) Being annoyed for having hair infested with lice , nobody sets his head on fire. No air passenger being angry with the pilot, makes a blast in the plane. Instead of non-stop movement against military dictator, actions were taken against the country itself , paving way of fratricidal killing or genocide. Who are responsible as initiators of this tragedy—Awami Leagures or the Rajakars ?
5. India`s Indignation at Muslim Bengal`s Role.
For partition of British India , Bharat was extremely unhappy with the Muslims of Bengal ,( and not with those of Punjab , Sind or NWFP, ). Bengal`s pioneering pivotal role in Pakistan movement, ( Formation of Muslim League at Dhaka, Lahore Resolution by Fazlul Huq , First Muslim League Coalition ministry in Bengal (1937), 98% vote to ML in 1946 General Election, representing about one third of the whole Muslim community of India , etc ) ,created severe discontent and burning sensation in their minds and lay in wait for 24 years to take revenge.
6(a) India`s Revenge
. Jealousy and revenge both were acting in minds of Bharat . Jealousy for seeing the Bengal- Muslims as master of a country extending over 3.7 square miles area( Seven times larger than their own land of 0.55 lac square miles) with enviable economic progress, after saving themselves from the dreary and drudgery of life 0f 190 years . Bengali Muslims ` pioneering role for partitioning India, angered them so much that they decided to take revenge . India got a chance in the guise of friends to enslave the Bengali Muslims forever. They fuelled the freedom movement, and finally helped with the Armed forces. ( first to isolate , then nominal independence, to be followed by cultural offensive deleting the ideological frontiers of Bangladesh at an appropriate time .) Mujib`s 25 years agreement, Tajuddin`s 7- point secret agreement, BAKSHAL, etc were leading the country towards that end. Perhaps this was visualized by BD Army in 1975 and revolted.
6(b) Pakistan`s prospect of being a world power:
Pakistan`s man- power and its natural resources , particularly its
strategic positions — its Western Wing linked by land with West Asia, Africa, and Europe , while its Eastern Wing linked with Indonesia, Malyasia, and Mal Dip by sea-routes., paved the way of turning the whole Muslim world into a Confederation of World Muslim States, as a symbol of Islamic Khilafat . (Bangler Mussalman –o – Pakistan, by Ibne - Raihan, P. 121. Dhaka , 1970 )
And in that case Pakistan would have been at the zenith of success, exercising its moral authority over all Muslim states , not only in the field of Armed forces , but other aspects of economic and social life.also.
Pakistan Army would have virtual control over Arab regiment , Turkish regiment ,etc as happened during 500 year long Osmania Khilafat. In those days , an Indian Muslim , as reported, could visit Istambul, Damscus or Bagdad without visa.
So high would have been the position of United Pakistan, where Bengal- Muslims would have been at the helm of affairs , What they could not get at their age of 24, could easily get at the age of 40, just as what Muhammed -bin Abdullh of Arabia did not get at 24, got it (Prophet hood) at the age of 4o.
Such a lofty position of Bengali Muslim could not be tolerated by the enemy . It has highly augmented the sense of jealousy and revenge , and India wanted to nip in the bud this possibility, and she adopted the policy of destabilizing Pakistan, by dividing Pakistani nation in to two broad divisions—Bengalees and non- Bengalees. This prospect of Bengali Muslims was visualized by many Rajakers and Bengali intellectuals in 1971 and could no lend support to A. L. or Mukti Bahini

7. Bengal`s `B” is not present in the word – PAKISTAN. Yet the most respected leader Sher –e - Bengal Fazlul Huq went to Lahore, more than one thousand miles away , and included Bengal in Pakistan proposal . Were not the Muslims of Bengal worst suffers in the hands of Calcutta Mahajans to whom they were indebted by Rs 4000 million which rose to about Rs.40000 million on compound interest . Huq- Nazimuddin `s efforts rescued Muslims from the clutches of Mahajans (Debt Settlement Act). To know how the descendants of Muslims aristocrats became tillers of land , hewers of wood, drawers of water, can be seen in the books — Indian Mussalmans by Wilium Hunter, Pak- Bangler Culture by Abul Monsoor Ahmed , and so on.
8. Dr. Enamul Huq has written in his book , Islam was spreading in Bengal in such a way that the whole of it would have been Muslim, as happened with Iran, if Baishnab Movement had not been started by Chaitannaya Dev in 15 th century to promote indigenous Bengali culture – equating Bhajan Keertan with Jikir Ajkar . Many confused Muslims became Baishnab. Is not AL`s Joy Bangla instead of Zindabad Naraitakbir in `71, a reminiscent of this Chaitannya`s Baishnaba movement? Will the revival of pre – Islamic Bengali culture be helpful for BD? Who can deny, a man dies when his heart fails, but a nation dies when its ideology fails,? AL - BNP differences is actually a clash between pre-, and post – Islamic Bengali culture.
9(a). Yes, Rajakars can be punished ,or deported to African jungles ,only on one condition that , if it can be proved that sovereign Bangladesh would have been possible , even it had been a part of India.
Reports and writing of Small and Singer (New york, 1982 Sisson and Rose (HArward, 1990) Sharmila Bose, (India, 2005, M. T. Hussain 1996, A.M Ch.1996, etc ) clearly indicate that death caused by Mukti bahini is more higher than those by Rajakars and Pak Army.
9(b). If AL has one plus point to revolt against Pakistan , Rajakars have 10 plus points in “not to revolt against the country. Yes , Rajakars had sided with Yahya Khan for the greater interest of Bengal Muslims for their future so that they are not holed up in a mountain cave for good. Yes , they sided with a “Robber ” only to protect Bengali Muslims from the clutches of dacoits, and dreadful perpetual enemy who kept them under their feet for about two centuries. Yes , they sided with a “Military dictator” taking risk of their life, to protect the vision of the most respected AL leader H.S. Suhrwardy who advocated for one and united Pakistan. And not an isolated East Pakistan . (Delhi Convention , 1946) where Bengal Muslims will have upper hand for their majority in this era of Democracy . Rajakars had this lofty ideal , to boost the position of Bengalees in coming days, in the comity of nations ,while AL had down graded them first, confining them in a small land area , and making them citizens of L.D.C. of the world. This has opened the gate –way to downfall of West Pakistan and as such of the Muslims of this sub- continent, as a reminder to the episode of Bengal of 1757.
9(c ) Who has brought Rajakars in to play ? For denial of justice by Yahya Khan , A.L. could start movement against the military regime and not against the country, or to go the courts of Law. But it did not happen . At the instigation of foreign powers, civil war was imposed on pro-Pakistani citizens , just as Battle of Badar was imposed on Muslims who took shelter in Madina. It is the Makkan Qurish who initiated blood –shed to finish the Muslims , who did not kill a single person earlier, i.e. during the first 15 years of the Prophet-hood . As the Muslims of Madina can not be blamed for the battle , Rajakars can not be blamed for blood – shed in `71 or accused as “War Criminals”. Can we blame those locals who are helping the most patriotic BD Army to silence the occasional insurgency in Ctg. Hill Tracts at enemy’s instigation? Is this enemy not the same who incited A.L. to rise against Pakistan in `71?
Hitlar declared war , and Nazis were tried as `War Criminals”. Mujib declared war against Pak. Central Govt. Can Rajakars , the war -victims , be declared `War Criminals’’ instead of A.L.?
10.De- Islamizaton Plan ? :Behind the independence movement was there no de-Islamization plan initiated by Chaitynna Dev in 15th century ? In 1946 no Muslim students supported the Calcutta University Monogram inscribed with “Sree Paddama”. How it has been possible that the same student groups supported deletion of the Quranic verse , “Rabbi – jadni Elma” from Dhaka University Monogram ? How they have accepted removal of “Muslim ” from Dhaka University Halls .? How once “ Pancha Bastra” ( symbol of 5 pieces of clothes from 5 Husbands) was presented by Begum Sufia Kaqmal to a girl student in a prize distribution ceremony? How Awlad e Rasool Mustafa Al Madani along with hundreds of non-political Islam loving people were killed in a cold blood in the name of Joy Bangla? What is the inner motive of erecting 60 ft high statue of Mujibur Rahman in Dhaka University campus? Why statues of Mukti Joddha are erected at road side or road crossing ? Is it to neutralize distinctiveness between Tauheed and Sherk , or to amalgamate them together? Thus , culturally bankrupt Bengal Muslims have been holed up in a small land , surrounded by India with no scope of its expansion , and making them object of compassion .
History has once more proved , rise and fall, birth and death of a nation often depends on its leader ship- What contrast between H.S.
Shurwardy and Sk. Mujibur Rahman, both being leaders of the same party. , one being the founding father , and the other its successor . One is the maker , other is the breaker. Really , Sk. Mujib acting against the inner motives of Huq – Suhrwardy – Salimullah-Nazimuddin, had led Bengal Muslims to throw away their gold chain , worn around their neck , and then led to wear finger rings of brass or bronze, and still feel proud of it .What a tragic mental degradation !
11. If Credit goes to Mukti Bahini who got EP separated with India`s help, credit is for Rajakars too for their attempt to defend the land carved out of British India after 40 years of continuous struggle and fight with the Congress from 1906. Rajakars did not take help of China or any other state to drive out Indian Army. .Does it not bear any sense , or the magnanimity of the Rajakars ?
12. Biased Electronic Media –
ATN Bangla and other media of BD, almost daily dwell upon 9- month atrocities of Pak Army , why they are not showing the scenes of barbarism and facts of injustices to Muslims of Bengal for 190 years? The gravity of offences was 200 times higher than this 9- month old episode. Is it the reason that Bharat`s remote objective to enslave Bengali Muslims for good will be exposed giving an idea that Mukti Joddhas were instruments in the hands of enemy , thousand times dreadful than Pak Army , then common man will understand the difference between a pick pocket enemy and a killer enemy.?
13 The young generation of the Bangaladeshees are in darkness about their own history? For their convenience here is given a brief of the chronological order of life sketch of Bengal Muslims since 1203 AD.
A). 500 years life of ruling class, 1`203—1757AD,
B).190 years subjugated serf life, 1757 — 1947,
under joint exploitation of Hindu Mahajans and British
C).24 years prestigious well –to-do life, 1947 – 1971
D). Life of an independent nation, commencing w.e.f.16-12- 71 ,
choice left open between permanent slavery of India in the
Guise of friends or prestigious independent nation
Maintaining its cultural entity.
14.(a) Banladesh Muslims constitute about 90% of the whole population. This country has emerged from Pakistan, created in the name of Islam and not from Bharat. So the ideological mooring of BD is Islam, and not secularism. Rajakars have full faith in Islamic ideology or post – Islamic Bengali culture , and such are the best defenders of this country . They are far more patriot than those fighters or politicians who want pre- Islamic Bengali culture of ancient India .

14(b) Rajakars` Nara –e- Takbeer
India , being pleased with the voice of “Joy Bangla’’ similar to “Joy Hind ” helped A. L. to create Bangladesh. But its land was achieved only by Muslim voice of “Nara-e Takbeer – Allah -o - Akbar ” in 1947 . Without India`s massive military help, voice of Joy Bangla alone would never succeed to undo East Pakistan. So, survival of Bangladesh is dependent on post –Islamic Bengali culture based Nara . of Zindabad – Allah –o Akbar .
15.Who obstructed to create a “Great Indian Nation-”? What Remedy ? To-day , the whole of South Asia is in turmoil –no peace and harmony. Who is responsible for it? Is it not the majority community of British India or the Indian Congress If this Indian Congress had followed the course of real Secularism , being impartial and non-communal in its true sense from the beginning, India would never have been partitioned. Mussalmans would have not formed a separate political party, Muslim League ( at Dhaka in 1906) which demanded partition in a resolution moved by Sher –e Bengal Fazlul Huq at Lahore in 1940, after reviewing 55 years `role of the Congress . Otherwise, we would have been to –day the proud citizens of the largest country of the world as a Great Indian Nation of 1500 million people in peace and prosperity, having status higher than that of U.S. citizens. But it could not be materialized , primarily for the self aggrandisement and short vision of the majority community particularly , the Indian Congress, which did not control the communal minded unruly elements /groups , paving the way of division and disasters in this South Asian Region. Were not the then leaders dreaming of Great Hindu Indian Nation? If so, who misguided them? What was the fear from 25% minority Muslims?
Credit goes to Ziaur Rahman to find out an alternative to it in the shape of SAARC. If all concerned are serious and sincere to promote fraternity , this may be a symbol and substitute of prestigious Great Indian. Nation forgetting the bitter past,and for that Indian ruling elite has to play the pivotal role to convert this region into a place of peace, progress and prosperity, being truly non-communal, just & impartial.
16. Best Regards& Best Friends
` In 1971 Awami League Movement emerged as an out-burst of anger for denial of justice , depriving them 0f state power for 5 years by the military regime of Yahya, while activities of Rajakers and some intellectuals were based on deep thoughts on India`s inner motive of bringing the Bengalees in their grip to enslave them for good at an appropriate time . Now , we are to decide who deserve best regards and who are to be taken as best friends , whether the leaders who rescued Bengali Muslims from the clutches of Marwaries and Mahajans making them the honourable citizens of the largest Islamic country in the world , or those leaders like Tajuddin and others who were being used as tools by foreign powers and acted unconsciously to pave the way of permanent slavery of India at an appropriate time?
Summary and Conclusion:
BANGLADESH is an established fact. No pro- Pakistan Bengalees are against it. Credit goes to both Mukti Bahini and Reajakers, as its architects. One is the maker of the building, and the other is the supplier of land on which the house is built. It can be treated as a two –tier project. Its survival depends on national solidarity, and not on division, or to make it Rajakar free. Reconciliation is essential for the growth of Bangladeshi Nationalism. It will be possible on adherence to the principle of post – Islamic Bengali culture.
Now , we are to decide in a cool brain , one who is classifying the people in terms of Rajakars , non- Rajakars , War criminals ,etc is the friend or foe of Bangladesh It is worth mentioning here that, Quame Aad was destroyed for their haughtiness as they did not utilize their brain, and conscience. God- gifted faculties of hearing, seeing and heart were not utilized by them. (Al Quran 46-26). If we do not utilize these faculties what could be our fate. We must not forget, man is not free from errors and mistakes, and ` actions to be judged according to motives” as said by the Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (SAWS). It is also said, blessings do not descend on a family where one deserts relations, that is, where prevails dissension and despair.
We must , therefore, repent and bow down before Allah seeking His pardon and mercy. He will then provide food and shelter — assets from within and land from underneath the surface of the Bay of Bengal.. In it lies the key to success and survival of BANGLADESH as a sovereign independent State with honour and prestige.

MR, Chowdhury, I believe , you are a social thinker , and I have ventured to write this long letter . I am against all oppressions, and not against Hindus . I have deep respect for all. I can well remember , how some Hindu youths helped me to make space for my prayer , while travelling by train in India several years back. I always keep in mind the Prophet`s saying that , if any Muslim hurts a non-Muslim in a Islamic country , he will lodge complaint against him before Allah in the Day of Judgment. (Al-Marwardi, Bukhari ) All these are for your kind information and rational thinking.. Thanking you.
Yours sincerely,