MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-CHINA, KASHMIR,

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SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-CHINA, KASHMIR,
AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN, CLIMATE CONTROL, IRAN; 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-CHINA
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1. "CHINA'S TOUGH CHALLENGE," editorial in Oct 3 right-
of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "India-China
tensions have been in the news lately. The difference
between India and China is clearly reflected in the
attitude of the two countries toward hosting
international games. While China saw and used it as an
opportunity display its national pride, India is
trudging along shoddily, just completing a formality.
If India wants to be on par with China, then we must
first change our basic attitude and work culture."


2. "THE DRAGON IS NAUGHTY AT SIXTY," editorial in
October 5 centrist Marathi daily, SAKAAL: "At the ripe
age of sixty, the Chinese Red Dragon shows no sign of
maturity. China is trying various and rather
inconsequential ways to trouble India. A quasi-official
blog in India advocates India to be cut into 30 pieces;
the Chinese troops on India's borders often trouble the
local people; the Chinese government has often openly
staked claims to Arunachal Pradesh. India often
disregards these antics as immature outbursts. But
there are times when the dragon needs to be reprimanded
as well."


3. "CHINA'S NAUGHTINESS" editorial in centrist Gujarati
evening daily, JANMABHOOMI: "China has once again
created controversy by issuing 'loose' visas to
travelers residing in the Indian part of Kashmir.
Earlier, China had issued similar loose Chinese visas
to people of Arunachal Pradesh thereby indicating that
Arunachal Pradesh was part of the Chinese mainland... By
generating such controversies, China is only making its
case weaker as it needs to understand that the Chinese
economy is largely dependent on nations like America,
Europe, and India. Any attempt to wrest regions away
will only boomerang on China. Besides, it is high time
for India to devise a long-term strategy to deal with
such misadventures by China."
Similar editorial appeared in October 2 editions of
Gujarati dailies 'Gujarat Samachar and 'Divya Bhaskar.'

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KASHMIR
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4. "NEFARIOUS ATTEMPT," editorial in Oct 3 right-of-
center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Pakistan has been
able to get the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC)
involved in the Kashmir dispute once again. The OIC has
appointed a special envoy on Kashmir, Abdullah bin
Abdul Rahman, a Saudi Arabian official, who is expected
to endorse Pakistan's viewpoint on Kashmir in

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international forums.... The OIC is out to ensnare India.
It is quite evident that Indian diplomacy with the
Muslim countries has not worked. Rahman is known to
have a negative view of human rights situation in
Indian Kashmir. The man only sees violations, not the
good work being done by the state government and Union
government of India. This is all under Pakistan's
influence. India must make efforts to counter
Pakistan's false propaganda with the OIC countries."

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AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN
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5. "WATCH ON PAKISTAN," editorial in Oct 3 right-of-
center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Af-Pak is like a
thorn stuck in the throat of America. President Obama
recently met with his top advisers on the issue. U.S.
top commander in Afghanistan General Stanley McChrystal
wants more troops in Afghanistan, and he has found
support from Admiral Mullen. The good thing is that the
US media is NOW playing a constructive role in
unearthing facts - and the ISI is under the scanner.
The US embassy in Islamabad will NOW monitor the use of
American aid by Pakistan. Obama has already told
Pakistan that there will be no blank checks. The US
strategy has NOW stiffened - big brother is NOW all
eyes!

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CLIMATE CONTROL
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6. "KYOTO TO COPENHAGEN," op-ed article by columnist
Ajay Lele in October 3 centrist Marathi daily, SAKAAL:
"Even as the U.S. and other G-8 countries prepare to
participate in the United Nations Conference of Parties
on Climate Change at Copenhagen this December, it is
time for introspection from the superpowers; for them
to assess their own readiness to be part of the climate
control regime that they enthusiastically want the
developing world to follow. The U.S. is earnest in its
attempts to cap the green-house gas emissions of other
countries. But what about an honest pledge to stabilize
concentrations of its own greenhouse gases at a defined
level avoiding dangerous interference with the climate
system? Unless the U.S. accepts legally binding
emissions reductions targets, a new international
accord on fighting climate change (after the Kyoto
Protocol requirements expire in 2012) will not be a
serious exercise."

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IRAN
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7. "IRAN'S CONSTRUCTIVE STEP," editorial in Oct 3
centrist Hindi daily, NAVBHARAT TIMES: "Finally a
breakthrough of sorts has come with Iran agreeing to
allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors
access to the enrichment plant near the holy city of

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Qom. Iran is a tough customer. Ahmedinejad has in the
past threatened to stoop oil supplies if cornered.
There is only that much one can do in arm-twisting
Iran. This step is, therefore, very significant and no
ordinary achievement."
ROEMER