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Created
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09NEWDELHI1526
2009-07-23 12:39:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION, NEW DELHI: SECSTATE INDIA
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 001526
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, NEW DELHI: SECSTATE INDIA
VISIT; U.S. AMBASSADOR TO INDIA, IRAN PALESTINE/ISRAEL;
NEW DLEHI.
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.
--------------------
SECSTATE INDIA VISIT
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 001526
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, NEW DELHI: SECSTATE INDIA
VISIT; U.S. AMBASSADOR TO INDIA, IRAN PALESTINE/ISRAEL;
NEW DLEHI.
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.
--------------
SECSTATE INDIA VISIT
--------------
1. "DEAD WARRIOR IN A POLITICAL DRAMA," editorial-page
article in July 23 independent Kolkata Bengali daily,
ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA: "It is unethical for the U.S. to
advise China and India to become responsible without
spelling out its own agenda on environmental protection
issues. Secretary Clinton's assurance that the U.S.
will not do anything that might halt India's economic
progress should not be considered as hollow because
India's international importance is growing. One should
not hold high hopes for the upcoming Copenhagen
summit."
--------------
U.S. AMBASSADOR TO INDIA
--------------
2. "DR. TIMOTHY ROEMER," editorial in July 23 left-of-
center Marathi daily, LOKSATTA: "The Obama
Administration's decision to appoint the distinguished
Dr. Timothy Roemer as the U.S. ambassador to India is
welcome. It shows that the U.S. wants to send the best
possible representative to India, someone who is a
former lawmaker and holds a doctorate degree in
government and also heads a Washington think-tank on
policy formation. The appointment reflects a
determination to build strategic partnership with
India. After the 9/11 attacks, Dr. Roemer used his
position to support the work of a joint congressional
inquiry into the nature of the attacks. He was the key
sponsor of legislation to establish the 9/11
commission. His moderate, bipartisan politics and
national security experience are very relevant to
India."
--------------
IRAN
--------------
3. "INTERNAL STRIFE IN IRAN," editorial in July 22
right-of-center Urdu daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "Iran, at
present, is a target of forces who do not want to see
the growth and development of any Muslim country, and
hatch conspiracies to enfeeble the country. The
Opposition's allegations regarding the presidential
elections may have some truth, but to destabilize the
country on that pretext will result in strengthening
alien anti-Iran forces. It is the responsibility of the
opposition parties to resolve their differences,
despite their differences with Ahmadinejad, so that
conspiracies hatched by alien forces are not
successful."
NEW DELHI 00001526 002 OF 002
--------------
PALESTINE/ISRAEL
--------------
4. "ISRAEL A CHALLENGE FOR OBAMA," editorial in July 22
right-of- center Urdu daily, ETEMAAD: "Israel
challenged the US by rejecting once again its proposal
to stop construction of Jewish colonies in Jerusalem.
It was a demand by America and not by Palestinians. It
is the moral obligation of Israel to accept the
American proposal. However, if America keeps silent
over the Israel obstinacy, while on the other hand
persuading moderate Palestinians for talks, then Barack
Obama's claim for a real peace in the Middle East will
become a mockery. Such diplomacy may harm his
trustworthiness. At present, he has a clean image."
BURLEIGH
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, NEW DELHI: SECSTATE INDIA
VISIT; U.S. AMBASSADOR TO INDIA, IRAN PALESTINE/ISRAEL;
NEW DLEHI.
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.
--------------
SECSTATE INDIA VISIT
--------------
1. "DEAD WARRIOR IN A POLITICAL DRAMA," editorial-page
article in July 23 independent Kolkata Bengali daily,
ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA: "It is unethical for the U.S. to
advise China and India to become responsible without
spelling out its own agenda on environmental protection
issues. Secretary Clinton's assurance that the U.S.
will not do anything that might halt India's economic
progress should not be considered as hollow because
India's international importance is growing. One should
not hold high hopes for the upcoming Copenhagen
summit."
--------------
U.S. AMBASSADOR TO INDIA
--------------
2. "DR. TIMOTHY ROEMER," editorial in July 23 left-of-
center Marathi daily, LOKSATTA: "The Obama
Administration's decision to appoint the distinguished
Dr. Timothy Roemer as the U.S. ambassador to India is
welcome. It shows that the U.S. wants to send the best
possible representative to India, someone who is a
former lawmaker and holds a doctorate degree in
government and also heads a Washington think-tank on
policy formation. The appointment reflects a
determination to build strategic partnership with
India. After the 9/11 attacks, Dr. Roemer used his
position to support the work of a joint congressional
inquiry into the nature of the attacks. He was the key
sponsor of legislation to establish the 9/11
commission. His moderate, bipartisan politics and
national security experience are very relevant to
India."
--------------
IRAN
--------------
3. "INTERNAL STRIFE IN IRAN," editorial in July 22
right-of-center Urdu daily, RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "Iran, at
present, is a target of forces who do not want to see
the growth and development of any Muslim country, and
hatch conspiracies to enfeeble the country. The
Opposition's allegations regarding the presidential
elections may have some truth, but to destabilize the
country on that pretext will result in strengthening
alien anti-Iran forces. It is the responsibility of the
opposition parties to resolve their differences,
despite their differences with Ahmadinejad, so that
conspiracies hatched by alien forces are not
successful."
NEW DELHI 00001526 002 OF 002
--------------
PALESTINE/ISRAEL
--------------
4. "ISRAEL A CHALLENGE FOR OBAMA," editorial in July 22
right-of- center Urdu daily, ETEMAAD: "Israel
challenged the US by rejecting once again its proposal
to stop construction of Jewish colonies in Jerusalem.
It was a demand by America and not by Palestinians. It
is the moral obligation of Israel to accept the
American proposal. However, if America keeps silent
over the Israel obstinacy, while on the other hand
persuading moderate Palestinians for talks, then Barack
Obama's claim for a real peace in the Middle East will
become a mockery. Such diplomacy may harm his
trustworthiness. At present, he has a clean image."
BURLEIGH