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-4- the last vestiges of Neutrality and of playing the poor European relation.) [Incidentally, both Ireland and India allowed refuelling of us planes on their way to the Gulf war, at Shannon and Bombay. The Chandra Shekar and Haughey governments came under a lot of political flak for this pro-imperialist departure from traditional neutrality. After Congress (I) protests (Chandra Shekar needed their support to stay in office - when it was withdrawn he fell precipitating the present general election) the refuelling was stopped and switched to Sri Lanka. But despite Rajiv's role in this he is bitterly criticised by CPI(M) as Congress (I) still voted with the government when a no-confidence motion was tabled by the left and V.P. Singh forces arising from this issue. I think CPI(M) would love it if GA mentioned this - but on balance I would tend to see it as an inadvisable intrusion into Indian internal affairs in the midst of a general election whose outcome is by no means certain.] - Finally, of course, both the Indian and Irish communities face British racism and discrimination and should unite in the struggle for their social, National and Cultural rights. (As a footnote, the 'Irish Post' lived in Southall for its first 21 years!)
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