Hi Jerry
I have definitely come across the view that Gamal Nasser had closed the Suez
Canal so that no reinforcements from Portugal could reach Goa in 1961.
Indeed, I think this was on a TV programme. However, I do not recall if
Nehru was behind it. But, I would not be surprised as these parties were
part of a non-aligned group assisting newly independent (previously
colonised) countries.
I did a lot of this in history but have forgotten most of it!
Cornel
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From: "Jerry Fernandes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Saturday, January 21, 2006 12:26 AM
Subject: [Goanet] Re: Posts on Goa
Hello all
Have read a lot on this subject but no where anyone mentions of the
involvement of Gamal Abdel Nasser, the then Egyptian President and a very
good friend of Pandit Jawharlal Nehru. I have heard that on Nehru's
instructions, Gamal Nasser had closed the Suez Canal, so that no
reinforcements from Portugual could reach Goa.
Could someone shed some light on this?
Jerry Fernandes
