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09NEWDELHI1291
2009-06-22 11:24:00
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Embassy New Delhi
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MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, INDO-PAK RELATIONS,

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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 001291 

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E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, INDO-PAK RELATIONS,
U.S.-INDIA RELATIONS, IRAN'S ELECTIONS; 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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PAKISTAN
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 001291

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: PAKISTAN, INDO-PAK RELATIONS,
U.S.-INDIA RELATIONS, IRAN'S ELECTIONS; 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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PAKISTAN
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1. "PAKISTAN USES NUCLEAR WEAPONS TO BLACKMAIL
AMERICA," editorial in June 22 right-of-center Marathi
daily, SAAMNA: "Despite the rising global pressure on
Pakistan after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks,
Pakistan does not seem to have changed its ways. On the
contrary, the Pakistani government seems to be on the
offensive. Even the U.S. is wary of its next moves. If
any of Pakistan's clandestinely manufactured nuclear
weapons are passed on to the dreaded terrorist
networks, world peace can be jeopardized forever."

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INDO-PAK RELATIONS
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2. "DIRECT TALKS WITH PAKISTAN," op-ed article in June
21 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Prime
Minister Manmohan Singh made it clear to Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari in Russia that talks cannot
be possible if Pakistan continues to let terrorists use
its territory against India. It was a well thought out
and well crafted move. He chose his words very
carefully. It is clear from terror mastermind Hafiz
Sayeed's release how serious Pakistan is about fighting
terrorism. India should be firm with Pakistan at the
foreign secretary level meeting. India should also draw
U.S. attention towards Pakistan's fault of not
proscribing Al-Qaida for seven years."


3. "MEDIUM OF TALKS," editorial in June 19 centrist
Hindi daily, DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "Most people in India
and Pakistan favor talks, except for some aggressive
lobbies, particularly in Pakistan. Even within the
Pakistan administration there are such people and
organizations who use terrorism as a strategy. These
forces also try to make India-Pakistan talks
unsuccessful by calling them meaningless. When we
decline a dialogue with Pakistan, we strengthen these
forces. We will not achieve much out of suspending
talks. This does not mean that Pakistan should be
allowed to get away with it. We can hold talks and put
international pressure on Pakistan at the same time."

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U.S.-INDIA RELATIONS
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4. "OBAMA IS A QUESTION MARK FOR INDIA," op-ed in June
22 centrist Marathi daily, SAKAAL: "President Obama has
a defined mission in Muslim countries. And with a
predecessor like George W. Bush, who has messed up
bilateral relations in much of the Islamic world, one

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can understand Obama's concerted efforts to appease
Islamic representatives. But in this negotiation and
appeasement game, India's interests are not being
served; in fact, they are being repeatedly subverted,
at least so far. President Obama's stance with regard
to Kashmir is very dicey and certainly not pro-India.
Also, the Obama administration does not seem to have
done much about the accused in the 26/11 attacks.
Although the Pakistani involvement has been more than
proven, the U.S. is not to keen on taking the offenders
to task."

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IRAN'S ELECTIONS
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5. "QUESTION MARK ON IRAN," editorial in June 22
independent Kolkata Bengali, ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA: "That
Ayatollah Khamenei is creating a rift in his country is
evident from his condemning the mass agitation and
endorsing the doubtful electoral results. The relevance
of the election gets lost when the spiritual head
certifies a politician in a religious country like
Iran. However, history suggests that people's power can
ultimately bend the state power."
BURLEIGH