India’s policy of coolness toward Israel and warm collaboration with the United Arab Republic was condemned sharply today by Prof. Ram Singh, president of the powerful All-India Hindu Mahasabha.
Delivering his presidential address today at Benares, where the Mahasabha opened its 45th annual convention, Dr. Singh stated:
“Extension of support to the UAR as against Great Britain was an act of extreme foolishness. Our Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, should know that a greater UAR means greater danger to India. The new Arab state endangers Israel, and our self-interest demands support of Israel because it is a strong wall against the Communist powers.”
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