We had planned to visit China, but when I rushed to pick him up from Kamlapur, I found Manik Bhai unprepared to leave. Manik Bhai had decided against going because there was no one available to oversee Ittefaq. Manik Bhai wasn’t just the editor of The Ittefaq; he was also its publisher, writer, and clerk. He seemed somewhat concerned about the publication of The Ittefaq, as all the responsibilities fell on his shoulders due to the rest of the staff being in jail. Only Wadud remained, and Manik Bhai had delegated all the tasks to him.
