The 1950 Exodus: Hindus Fleeing East Bengal After Partition
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the massive but often overlooked migration of Hindus from East Bengal to India between 1950 and 1952. Triggered by the February 1950 riots in Khulna and Barisal, the exodus saw over a million people cross the border into West Bengal, Assam, and Tripura. The episode examines the role of the Nehru-Liaquat Pact of 1950, which aimed to protect minorities but failed to stem the tide. We meet key figures like Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan, Indian Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and West Bengal Chief Minister Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy. We discuss the terms of the pact, its implementation, and why it left both communities feeling betrayed. The episode also touches on the demographic transformation of East Bengal's cities like Dhaka and Narayanganj, and the long-term impact on Hindu-Muslim relations in the region. A forgotten chapter that shaped the future of both Bangladesh and India.
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