WORLD WAR II
DECOLONIZATION PHASE
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Question
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West Pakistanis felt separated and isolated from the government in East Pakistan.
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East Pakistanis felt separated and isolated from the government in West Pakistan.
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West Pakistanis had different religions and cultures.
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East Pakistanis had different religions and cultures.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In 1971, an internal crisis in Pakistan resulted in a third war between India and Pakistan and the secession of East Pakistan, creating the independent state of Bangladesh. These events altered the relationship between the United States and the region.
Detailed explanation-2: -There was strong opposition and resentment to the joint electorate system in West Pakistan. The Muslim League had taken the cause to the public and began calling for the implementation of a separate electorate system. In contrast to West Pakistan, the joint electorate was highly popular in East Pakistan.
Detailed explanation-3: -Smruti Pattanaik replies: Factors that contributed to the creation of Bangladesh are: economic disparity between East and West Pakistan, and disparity in the representation in the civil service and Army of Pakistan. Two other factors contributed to the disenchantment among East Pakistanis.
Detailed explanation-4: -The main Indian objective on the Eastern front was to capture Dacca, and on the Western front was to prevent Pakistan from entering Indian soil.