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09NEWDELHI2226
2009-11-04 11:07:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: INDIA-PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN;
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 002226
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, AFGHANISTAN;
NEW DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports o 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
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 002226
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, AFGHANISTAN;
NEW DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports o 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
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1. "TALIBAN NOW WANT ALL OF PAKISTAN," editorial in
November 3 Hindi daily, AMAR UJALA: "The Pakistani
government has clearly lost control over the internal
situation in the country. The Taliban want all of
Pakistan, nothing less will do. Pakistan's neighbors
are alarmed. Even Iran is wondering what's going on.
The question is will Pakistan be able to prevent its
nuclear weapons from falling into the wrong hands? As
for India, one often sees contradictory statements on
China and Pakistan by different ministers. It's best to
go with the prime minister's statements for clarity."
2. "CHIDAMBARAM'S WARNING," editorial in November 3
Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Taking a tough stance
against Pakistan-based terrorist groups, India's Union
Home Minister P. Chidambaram has warned that any more
Mumbai-type terrorist attacks on India would invite
fierce retaliation. Chidambaram should be lauded for
his bold statement. This is the first time India has
spoken the language that Pakistan understands. Not only
Pakistan, but the whole world needs to know that
India's reservoir of patience is not unlimited. Another
significant statement has come from Rahul Gandhi, who
said there is no comparison between India and Pakistan
and that India gives too much importance to Pakistan.
India's ignoring Pakistan could actually be a serious
blow to the latter."
3. "THE THREAT OF MAYHEM," editorial in November 4
centrist Marathi daily, LOKMAT: "The worsening
political crisis in Pakistan is bad news for the world,
but for India, it is a direct threat to internal
security. The bigger cities of India, especially
Mumbai, now live in fear of a major terrorist attack.
There are enough intelligence reports which indicate
the possibility of Al Qaeda and Taliban targeting
Mumbai in the near future. These extremist elements
operate freely in Pakistan, a fact acknowledged by US
Secretary of State Clinton recently. Pakistan's bad
politics affects India much more."
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AFGHANISTAN
--------------
4. "THORN-LESS KARZAI," editorial in November 4
independent Kolkata Bengali daily, ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA:
"Karzai must have heaved a sigh of relief with the
unexpected turn of events, but Western countries,
including the U.S. and Britain, may not find it as
comfortable as his election was tainted. There is no
indication of an end to the war or even the defeat of
NEW DELHI 00002226 002 OF 002
the Taliban. America is not too keen on installing a
puppet regime in Afghanistan. However, it wants Karzai
to incorporate opposition politicians in his government
so that his presidency gets legitimacy."
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: INDIA-PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN;
NEW DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports o 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
--------------
1. "TALIBAN NOW WANT ALL OF PAKISTAN," editorial in
November 3 Hindi daily, AMAR UJALA: "The Pakistani
government has clearly lost control over the internal
situation in the country. The Taliban want all of
Pakistan, nothing less will do. Pakistan's neighbors
are alarmed. Even Iran is wondering what's going on.
The question is will Pakistan be able to prevent its
nuclear weapons from falling into the wrong hands? As
for India, one often sees contradictory statements on
China and Pakistan by different ministers. It's best to
go with the prime minister's statements for clarity."
2. "CHIDAMBARAM'S WARNING," editorial in November 3
Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Taking a tough stance
against Pakistan-based terrorist groups, India's Union
Home Minister P. Chidambaram has warned that any more
Mumbai-type terrorist attacks on India would invite
fierce retaliation. Chidambaram should be lauded for
his bold statement. This is the first time India has
spoken the language that Pakistan understands. Not only
Pakistan, but the whole world needs to know that
India's reservoir of patience is not unlimited. Another
significant statement has come from Rahul Gandhi, who
said there is no comparison between India and Pakistan
and that India gives too much importance to Pakistan.
India's ignoring Pakistan could actually be a serious
blow to the latter."
3. "THE THREAT OF MAYHEM," editorial in November 4
centrist Marathi daily, LOKMAT: "The worsening
political crisis in Pakistan is bad news for the world,
but for India, it is a direct threat to internal
security. The bigger cities of India, especially
Mumbai, now live in fear of a major terrorist attack.
There are enough intelligence reports which indicate
the possibility of Al Qaeda and Taliban targeting
Mumbai in the near future. These extremist elements
operate freely in Pakistan, a fact acknowledged by US
Secretary of State Clinton recently. Pakistan's bad
politics affects India much more."
--------------
AFGHANISTAN
--------------
4. "THORN-LESS KARZAI," editorial in November 4
independent Kolkata Bengali daily, ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA:
"Karzai must have heaved a sigh of relief with the
unexpected turn of events, but Western countries,
including the U.S. and Britain, may not find it as
comfortable as his election was tainted. There is no
indication of an end to the war or even the defeat of
NEW DELHI 00002226 002 OF 002
the Taliban. America is not too keen on installing a
puppet regime in Afghanistan. However, it wants Karzai
to incorporate opposition politicians in his government
so that his presidency gets legitimacy."
ROEMER