when everybody started protecting himself, Sir, you know, it
will result in total chaos, it will result in disintegration of the
country. And, Sir, for God's sake, let us save this country.
This country is lying in shambles. We are already finished
totally. Let us emerge together as a respectable country. Let
us emerge together as a country which should have respect
in the comity of nations. And, Sir, great responsiblity lies on
your shoulders, because you are the symbol of democracy in
this country.
I have brought this matter before you and before my
august colleagues. I have not put any motive. I have not
given any directions that so and so body was involved in this
attack, but I am leaving everything open, everything open,
because I am a very fair man, I am a very judicious person.
I am leaving everything open, but, Sir, nevertheless,
particularly the protection of each member of this House is
your responsibility. And if we are not protectd in Islamabad,
in the metropolis, in the capital of Islamic Republic of
Pakistan, a member of Parliment is not protected, Sir, then,
Sir, you can well imagine the fate of a commoner in some
far-flung area of Tobe Tek Singh, who is not all that
important, who is not in Islamabad, Sir.
So, Sir, I am bringing all these matters with all the
humility at my command. I am really, Sir, pained. I am not
pained because this attack is on me. If today this attack is on
me, tomorrow this attack can be on anybody else. So, I am
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24th Aug, 1974 No:11