I wouldn't have minded Mujib being the leader of Pakistan.
But to declare independence, how stupid could one get.
When justice is not provided to certain demographics typically people ask for Independence
This is a natural process , once someone has large demographic following it does happens specially if injustice exists
Was there a person gain for Mr Mujib? , may be but clearly he had 39% vote in election to favor his view
It is a very common scenario world wide
Sense of Nationhood is build around Trust and Justice system of fairness
I personally do not understand why there was issue to not allow Mr Mujib he head of state in 1971 after all he won the elections
Mohammad Ali Jinnah , (not not using title) as he was a Human Pakistani like us he stated clearly Focus on Judicial system strength and justice after all he was a lawyer. I am sure he never wished for any Titles (He had no such Ahsaas-e-takabur to use titles)
1971 , people like Bhutto felt they were "Special" above the rest so even after loosing 16% vs 39% he refused to accept defeat and created a mess
Kuch Problem to Thi lets admit , Gharooor Aur Takabur tha which prevented hand over of government to Mr Mujib
History exists to learn from it , to hide it under carpet only is recipe to allow it to happen again
Was there any problem to Salute Mr Mujib after he won the election or was the problem only a Disgruntle Bhutto who thought he was superior to Mujib , perhaps not on Voting ground but on personal level ?
I personally thought Bhutto was a bit of Racist , for not allowing Mr Mujib to be head of state
The relations between Mr Mujib and Pakistan Military can only be explored thru the memoir of ex-Pakistani Servicemen