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08NEWDELHI3244
2008-12-29 10:18:00
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Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS; NEW
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 003244
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS; NEW
DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily "Early Edition" summary.
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INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 003244
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS; NEW
DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily "Early Edition" summary.
--------------
INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS
--------------
1. "STUMBLING BLOCK IN THE PATH OF U.S.," op-ed in
December 28 right-of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by
strategic affairs specialist K. Subrahmanyam: "What
Pakistan is doing is nothing but a ploy to make the U.S.
continue the struggle on Afghanistan-Pakistan border for
a long time. U.S. troops will, finally, get tired of it
and return home. And Afghanistan will go in Taliban's
hands. Thus, Pakistan could continue its agenda of
creating turmoil in India with the Taliban support. India
should not get provoked and should try to show U.S.
Pakistan's reality... The result of spending almost US$100
million on Pakistan is that now U.S. has to fight with
the stronger Taliban, well-equipped with the most
advanced weapons. If U.S. really wants to win this war
against the Taliban, it will have to reconsider its
strategy. Now, it will depend on U.S. that which
alternate way it finds for sending supplies to its troops
in Afghanistan because Russia, Middle Asia and even Iran
are anti-Taliban. Relying on Pakistan was the most unwise
strategy."
2. "ONE MONTH LATER," editorial in December 28 centrist
HINDUSTAN Hindi daily: "India's diplomatic initiative
seems to be turning ineffective within a month. And now
Pakistan by creating war hysteria has conveyed the
message to the world, especially the NATO nations, that
the India-Pakistan war will affect the war against
terrorism and since, both are nuclear countries this war
will have dire consequences. After Kashmir this is
Pakistan's new diplomatic ploy and India will have to
find a diplomatic response to its Afghan-trick... India
should prepare the international community for the
destruction of the terrorist camps in Pakistan's soil. It
should open new global fronts with Russia and China for
peace and justice against terrorism. It should strengthen
its loosening grip in the West Asia in order to prove
that the leadership in South Asia is not weak, but
skilful and it also has the foresight towards culture."
3. "INDIA AND PAKISTAN : AT THE THRESHHOLD OF WAR",
editorial in the December 26, 2008 right-of-center Urdu
daily "HAMARA SAMAJ", New Delhi: "No principle remains
enforced during war, therefore, New Delhi and Islamabad
may be targeted in order to win the war. In case of any
war between India and Pakistan; Iran, Britain and Israel
may involve directly. Now, it is the responsibility of
America, China and Russia to limit the Indo-Pak war so
that this region may not become the centre-stage of the
third world war. However, both the countries pitched
against each other a number of times since 1971, but war
was evaded anyhow. However, clouds of war are hovering
NEW DELHI 00003244 002 OF 002
over the sub-continent due to terrorism supported by
Pakistan. Leaders of both the countries are giving
extremely irresponsible statements."
4. "ANNIVERSARY OF BENAZIR", editorial in the December
28, 2008 right-of-center Urdu daily "RASHTRIYA SAHARA",
New Delhi: "Most absurd aspect of this tense atmosphere
is that the whole episode is a non-issue. In fact, anti-
nation elements are responsible for the dispute. They
were the people who assassinated Benazir. They massacred
Pakistani people. They blasted bombs in our cities and
towns and targeted our people. In such a situation, both
the victimized neighboring nations should stand shoulders
to shoulders against their common enemy. They are not
expected to station their forces against each other, on
the borders. It is also apprehended that MOSAD is
blasting bombs in both the countries while guileless
citizens are being arrested. Not only Pakistan is
remembering Benazir at her first anniversary, she is
being remembered by one and all who want better bilateral
relations between India and Pakistan. Benazir was not a
mere politician; she was rather a symbol of democracy for
Pakistani people, addicted to military rules."
MULFORD
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS; NEW
DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily "Early Edition" summary.
--------------
INDIA-PAKISTAN RELATIONS
--------------
1. "STUMBLING BLOCK IN THE PATH OF U.S.," op-ed in
December 28 right-of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by
strategic affairs specialist K. Subrahmanyam: "What
Pakistan is doing is nothing but a ploy to make the U.S.
continue the struggle on Afghanistan-Pakistan border for
a long time. U.S. troops will, finally, get tired of it
and return home. And Afghanistan will go in Taliban's
hands. Thus, Pakistan could continue its agenda of
creating turmoil in India with the Taliban support. India
should not get provoked and should try to show U.S.
Pakistan's reality... The result of spending almost US$100
million on Pakistan is that now U.S. has to fight with
the stronger Taliban, well-equipped with the most
advanced weapons. If U.S. really wants to win this war
against the Taliban, it will have to reconsider its
strategy. Now, it will depend on U.S. that which
alternate way it finds for sending supplies to its troops
in Afghanistan because Russia, Middle Asia and even Iran
are anti-Taliban. Relying on Pakistan was the most unwise
strategy."
2. "ONE MONTH LATER," editorial in December 28 centrist
HINDUSTAN Hindi daily: "India's diplomatic initiative
seems to be turning ineffective within a month. And now
Pakistan by creating war hysteria has conveyed the
message to the world, especially the NATO nations, that
the India-Pakistan war will affect the war against
terrorism and since, both are nuclear countries this war
will have dire consequences. After Kashmir this is
Pakistan's new diplomatic ploy and India will have to
find a diplomatic response to its Afghan-trick... India
should prepare the international community for the
destruction of the terrorist camps in Pakistan's soil. It
should open new global fronts with Russia and China for
peace and justice against terrorism. It should strengthen
its loosening grip in the West Asia in order to prove
that the leadership in South Asia is not weak, but
skilful and it also has the foresight towards culture."
3. "INDIA AND PAKISTAN : AT THE THRESHHOLD OF WAR",
editorial in the December 26, 2008 right-of-center Urdu
daily "HAMARA SAMAJ", New Delhi: "No principle remains
enforced during war, therefore, New Delhi and Islamabad
may be targeted in order to win the war. In case of any
war between India and Pakistan; Iran, Britain and Israel
may involve directly. Now, it is the responsibility of
America, China and Russia to limit the Indo-Pak war so
that this region may not become the centre-stage of the
third world war. However, both the countries pitched
against each other a number of times since 1971, but war
was evaded anyhow. However, clouds of war are hovering
NEW DELHI 00003244 002 OF 002
over the sub-continent due to terrorism supported by
Pakistan. Leaders of both the countries are giving
extremely irresponsible statements."
4. "ANNIVERSARY OF BENAZIR", editorial in the December
28, 2008 right-of-center Urdu daily "RASHTRIYA SAHARA",
New Delhi: "Most absurd aspect of this tense atmosphere
is that the whole episode is a non-issue. In fact, anti-
nation elements are responsible for the dispute. They
were the people who assassinated Benazir. They massacred
Pakistani people. They blasted bombs in our cities and
towns and targeted our people. In such a situation, both
the victimized neighboring nations should stand shoulders
to shoulders against their common enemy. They are not
expected to station their forces against each other, on
the borders. It is also apprehended that MOSAD is
blasting bombs in both the countries while guileless
citizens are being arrested. Not only Pakistan is
remembering Benazir at her first anniversary, she is
being remembered by one and all who want better bilateral
relations between India and Pakistan. Benazir was not a
mere politician; she was rather a symbol of democracy for
Pakistani people, addicted to military rules."
MULFORD