Why this silence?
It is a matter of grave concern as we read reports of harassment, killings of Bangladeshis and intrusion by BSF into our territory while the government remains tight lipped. Sovereignty and territorial integrity are matters of great importance. Rather than replying to a question from a MP on this matter, the home minister should have been proactive in briefing countrymen on the status of negotiations, protests and actions being taken in this matter. I can not help but notice that these incidents have increased in frequency recently - when we have high hopes and enthusiasm about our relations with the good neighbour India. Let us not prejudge or mistrust any incidents, but, we need to be vigilant as history is full of examples where good deeds have been followed by great acts of betrayal. I am not old enough to forget Munich 1938 and Nazi-Soviet Pact 1939. A treaty is only as good as the underlying intentions of parties behind it. Good neighbours do not need treaties between them. I request the government to explain when these actions from our neighbour are going to end.
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