संवाद # 291: Shocking new secrets of 1971 Bangladesh war revealed

In this episode, the hosts delve into newly uncovered secrets surrounding the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. They examine pre‑war theories, India's strategic actions, the partition of Bengal, Sheikh Mujib's political stance, British involvement, intelligence operations, the genocide of Bengalis, naval maneuvers, and the geopolitical dynamics involving China, the US, and Pakistan. The discussion also covers the role of the Indian Navy, the impact of Operation Steeplechase, and the aftermath of the war. 0:00 Trailer 1:13 Iqbal Malhotra’s theory on pre 1971 war 6:14 When India destroyed US assets in 1971 11:47 Real reason for Bengal’s partition 14:32 Sheikh Mujib - Communal & Islamist 15:34 Pakistan’s real independence was in 1956 19:41 Why British activated Kashmir plan 22:04 British spy in Intelligence Bureau 23:18 When Bengalis ruled over Pakistan 27:35 How IB recruited Sheikh Mujibur 37:03 Indira & Sheikh’s BIG war against Naxals 44:38 Operation Steeplechase - India’s black Op 47:46 What Pakis thought about Bangladeshis 51:56 Pak officers who refused to do genocide 55:39 Genocide of Bengalis 59:54 India’s smartest move in 1971 1:03:14 Indian Navy, Condoms & Blasts 1:06:41 Reality of Indira accepting Manekshaw’s advice 1:12:18 Pak’s two daddies - China & US 1:14:28 General Sagat Singh’s brilliance 1:16:00 When Navy hid INS Vikrant & Ghazi sank 1:20:22 US Vs USSR nuclear confrontation 1:23:05 When India ‘neutralised’ the CIA mole 1:28:08 BSF’s role in the war 1:30:14 Did R&AW fool Pakistan with plane Hijack? 1:33:56 Why Sheikh Mujibur failed & got killed 1:37:00 Bangladeshi, China & Pak Vs India 1:43:48 Can India-China come together against US?