Repeating the old refrain. Contrary to British India, Goa was called the Estado da India Portuguesa and was considered an overseas province, as declared by Marques de Pombal (circa 1757). Goans born in Goa before Dec 1961 are still passive Portuguese citizens, unless they formally declared otherwise. (Just like Hawaii is a state of the US and its people are born US citizens, if you need to question.). Which is why Goans can still re-instate their Portuguese nationality if they want to, and it appears that more and more Goans are beating a path to Altinho, according to my brother who lives near the consulate. Today, Goa appears to be more a colony of India, with various areas still being occupied by the Indian armed forces. There was more freedom of movement around the ports and airport in the Portuguese era than there is today. Check today's access to Anjediva for an example. Gabriel.
>________________________________ >From: Eugene Correia <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Saturday, 29 December 2012 1:45 AM >Subject: Re: [Goanet] Goa State Central Library (Bernado Colaco) > >Goa was "ruled" as a colony, isn't it? > >Eugene > > >
