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09NEWDELHI2092
2009-10-13 11:46:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: ATTACK ON INDIAN EMBASSY IN
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UNCLAS NEW DELHI 002092
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: ATTACK ON INDIAN EMBASSY IN
KABUL, NUCLEAR ISSUES / NPT; 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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ATTACK ON INDIAN EMBASSY IN KABUL
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UNCLAS NEW DELHI 002092
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: ATTACK ON INDIAN EMBASSY IN
KABUL, NUCLEAR ISSUES / NPT; 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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ATTACK ON INDIAN EMBASSY IN KABUL
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1. "ATTACK ON INDIA NEMBASSY IN KABUL: WILL IT BE THE
LAST?" editorial in October 12 centrist Gujarati
daily, GUJARATMITRA: "The attack on the Indian
embassy, the second in the last 15 months, indicates
that the security situation in strife-torn Afghanistan
is far from satisfactory. Secondly, the continuing
uncertainty over the outcome of the presidential
elections further aggravates the security scenario
there. Under such circumstances, the extremist Taliban
group becomes more active and aggressive. The attack
on the Indian chancery is a case in point. While India
welcomes U.S. Ambassador Roemer's statement that
America stands firmly behind India, India will have to
fight such threats of terrorism on her own strength."
2. "BAD OMEN IN AFGHANISTAN," editorial in October 10
Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "The attack on the Indian
Embassy in Kabul should be an eye opener for India and
the international community, particularly the U.S. It
is clear that there is no control over terrorists
either in Afghanistan or in Pakistan.... The real source
of terrorists' support lies in Pakistan. This attack
has confirmed that the Pakistani intelligence agency
ISI is still supporting the Taliban. It is really
shocking that the U.S. continues its economic and
military aid to Pakistan, despite having its own
experts confirming that the latter is using it against
India."
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NUCLEAR ISSUES / NPT
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3. "WEAPON OF DISARMAMENT," editorial in October 12
Hindi daily DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "Obama wrote to the U.S.
Congress that his administration was working with other
countries on not allowing India to expand its nuclear
program. It seems every year India will seek U.S.
President's approval, which was said to be just a
formality in the U.S.-India nuclear deal. But despite
having a similar deal with China why does U.S. not say
anything about its nuclear ambitions? And why does it
have a soft attitude on Pakistan? If Obama maintains
discrimination in the disarmament policy, it will
certainly obstruct his and the world's goal of peace."
ROEMER
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: ATTACK ON INDIAN EMBASSY IN
KABUL, NUCLEAR ISSUES / NPT; 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.
--------------
ATTACK ON INDIAN EMBASSY IN KABUL
--------------
1. "ATTACK ON INDIA NEMBASSY IN KABUL: WILL IT BE THE
LAST?" editorial in October 12 centrist Gujarati
daily, GUJARATMITRA: "The attack on the Indian
embassy, the second in the last 15 months, indicates
that the security situation in strife-torn Afghanistan
is far from satisfactory. Secondly, the continuing
uncertainty over the outcome of the presidential
elections further aggravates the security scenario
there. Under such circumstances, the extremist Taliban
group becomes more active and aggressive. The attack
on the Indian chancery is a case in point. While India
welcomes U.S. Ambassador Roemer's statement that
America stands firmly behind India, India will have to
fight such threats of terrorism on her own strength."
2. "BAD OMEN IN AFGHANISTAN," editorial in October 10
Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "The attack on the Indian
Embassy in Kabul should be an eye opener for India and
the international community, particularly the U.S. It
is clear that there is no control over terrorists
either in Afghanistan or in Pakistan.... The real source
of terrorists' support lies in Pakistan. This attack
has confirmed that the Pakistani intelligence agency
ISI is still supporting the Taliban. It is really
shocking that the U.S. continues its economic and
military aid to Pakistan, despite having its own
experts confirming that the latter is using it against
India."
--------------
NUCLEAR ISSUES / NPT
--------------
3. "WEAPON OF DISARMAMENT," editorial in October 12
Hindi daily DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "Obama wrote to the U.S.
Congress that his administration was working with other
countries on not allowing India to expand its nuclear
program. It seems every year India will seek U.S.
President's approval, which was said to be just a
formality in the U.S.-India nuclear deal. But despite
having a similar deal with China why does U.S. not say
anything about its nuclear ambitions? And why does it
have a soft attitude on Pakistan? If Obama maintains
discrimination in the disarmament policy, it will
certainly obstruct his and the world's goal of peace."
ROEMER