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Indian writers like K.Subramanyam, an internationally acclaimed analyst of India, referred to the economic difference btw East and West Pakistan as ‘internal colonialism’. Western authors accepted this theory lock, stock & barrel.
Was East Pak treated like a colony?
Thread: https://twitter.com/IkJustuju/status/1339495533040250882
Indian writers like K.Subramanyam, an internationally acclaimed analyst of India, referred to the economic difference btw East and West Pakistan as ‘internal colonialism’. Western authors accepted this theory lock, stock & barrel.
Was East Pak treated like a colony?
Thread: https://twitter.com/IkJustuju/status/1339495533040250882
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The Bengalis were told by their leaders, who were determined to arouse emotions against the West Pakistanis, that “they should not accept the absolute growth but the increasing gap”.
No one was there to explain to them the basic laws of economics that a region with..
The Bengalis were told by their leaders, who were determined to arouse emotions against the West Pakistanis, that “they should not accept the absolute growth but the increasing gap”.
No one was there to explain to them the basic laws of economics that a region with..
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a low starting point and with hardly any assets for economic growth cannot achieve the same growth rate as a relatively economically advanced region even if a greater amount of cash is inducted. It takes time to catch up as an already developed area continued to surge ahead.
a low starting point and with hardly any assets for economic growth cannot achieve the same growth rate as a relatively economically advanced region even if a greater amount of cash is inducted. It takes time to catch up as an already developed area continued to surge ahead.
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In this thread, I have shared a brief historical overview of the economic situation of East Pakistan at the time of Independence and shared steps taken to remove:
1/ Economic disparity
2/ Administrative Measures for Economic Development of East Pakistan https://twitter.com/umaraqti/status/1339214015306862593?s=20
In this thread, I have shared a brief historical overview of the economic situation of East Pakistan at the time of Independence and shared steps taken to remove:
1/ Economic disparity
2/ Administrative Measures for Economic Development of East Pakistan https://twitter.com/umaraqti/status/1339214015306862593?s=20
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No one can disprove the fact that the Punjabis and the refugees from the Muslim minority provinces of India had a decisive edge in all senior government appointments in the early year of independence.
The balance did change in subsequent decades but not to the satisfaction..
No one can disprove the fact that the Punjabis and the refugees from the Muslim minority provinces of India had a decisive edge in all senior government appointments in the early year of independence.
The balance did change in subsequent decades but not to the satisfaction..
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The balance did change in subsequent decades but not to the satisfaction of the others particularly to the Bengalis.
In 1947, there was only one officer in the civil service from East Pakistan, Khan Bahadur Abdul Aleem Choudhry was an additional district magistrate in 1940.
The balance did change in subsequent decades but not to the satisfaction of the others particularly to the Bengalis.
In 1947, there was only one officer in the civil service from East Pakistan, Khan Bahadur Abdul Aleem Choudhry was an additional district magistrate in 1940.
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This was the highest civil service post held by a Muslim in Bengal at that time. There was no Bengali Joint Secretary and Deputy secretary in 1947.
When Pak came into being out of 101 Muslim members of the central services of India only 18 had been from Bengal.
This was the highest civil service post held by a Muslim in Bengal at that time. There was no Bengali Joint Secretary and Deputy secretary in 1947.
When Pak came into being out of 101 Muslim members of the central services of India only 18 had been from Bengal.
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After 1947, a large number of educated Muslims came to West Pakistan some also chose East Pakistan. Because of their educational background, they did well in the civil services exam. Consequently in 1951 out of a total of 30 persons selected from East Pak 14 were refugees..
After 1947, a large number of educated Muslims came to West Pakistan some also chose East Pakistan. Because of their educational background, they did well in the civil services exam. Consequently in 1951 out of a total of 30 persons selected from East Pak 14 were refugees..
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..and 16 were local Bengalis. By 1962, there were 3 Bengali joint secretaries & 17 deputy secretaries.
By 1971, from only 1 officer in 1947, the Bengali representation in the superior services had reached the figure of 196, only 3 short of the number from Punjab.
..and 16 were local Bengalis. By 1962, there were 3 Bengali joint secretaries & 17 deputy secretaries.
By 1971, from only 1 officer in 1947, the Bengali representation in the superior services had reached the figure of 196, only 3 short of the number from Punjab.
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A Bengali candidate for the CSS could be chosen down to the 80th position whereas a Punjabi could only be considered up to the 20th position. In 1966, 60% of all govt seats were reserved for East Pakistanis.
A Bengali candidate for the CSS could be chosen down to the 80th position whereas a Punjabi could only be considered up to the 20th position. In 1966, 60% of all govt seats were reserved for East Pakistanis.
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The recruitment standard in the armed forces was reduced for the East Pakistanis to enable a large number of them to join in services. Out of 45 Muslim cadets of the second post-war regular course at the military academy, Dehra Dun, only four were from Bengal..
The recruitment standard in the armed forces was reduced for the East Pakistanis to enable a large number of them to join in services. Out of 45 Muslim cadets of the second post-war regular course at the military academy, Dehra Dun, only four were from Bengal..
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..who got their commission in the Pakistan Army in October 1947. In the third course known as the IMA/PMA course, there was not a single Bengali Muslim amongst them.
In none of these, there was any discrimination shown against them as Pakistan had no yet come into being..
..who got their commission in the Pakistan Army in October 1947. In the third course known as the IMA/PMA course, there was not a single Bengali Muslim amongst them.
In none of these, there was any discrimination shown against them as Pakistan had no yet come into being..
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..when their selection was made.
were reluctant to join as they had to serve away from their homes. General Muhammad Atiqur Rahman, former Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army admitted that very few Bengalis wanted to join the army before the fall of Dhaka.
..when their selection was made.
were reluctant to join as they had to serve away from their homes. General Muhammad Atiqur Rahman, former Chief of Army Staff of the Bangladesh Army admitted that very few Bengalis wanted to join the army before the fall of Dhaka.
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Although the disparity between the two wings in all sectors was not totally eliminated by 1971 it will also be unfair and incorrect to say that East Pakistan was being treated like a colony and its people..
Although the disparity between the two wings in all sectors was not totally eliminated by 1971 it will also be unfair and incorrect to say that East Pakistan was being treated like a colony and its people..
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and its resources were being deliberately exploited for the benefit of the provinces of West Pakistan.
and its resources were being deliberately exploited for the benefit of the provinces of West Pakistan.
