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09NEWDELHI2338
2009-11-19 10:43:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: HEADLEY CASE/ TERRORISM, INDIA-
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UNCLAS NEW DELHI 002338
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, C, 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: HEADLEY CASE/ TERRORISM, INDIA-
CHINA, AFGHANISTAN; 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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HEADLEY CASE/ TERRORISM
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UNCLAS NEW DELHI 002338
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, C, 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: HEADLEY CASE/ TERRORISM, INDIA-
CHINA, AFGHANISTAN; 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.
--------------
HEADLEY CASE/ TERRORISM
--------------
1. "JUSTIFIED WORRIES," editorial in November 17 right-
of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "After the
Headley case has come into the limelight, the focus of
the Indian security establishment has shifted to
Woodstock and Doon schools in the north Indian state of
Uttarakhand. Keeping in view the seriousness of the
threat to the two schools, steps are being taken to
prevent any untoward incident. With hundreds of
international students, these schools are indeed soft
targets for terrorists. The highest possible security
attention must be given to this area."
--------------
INDIA-CHINA
--------------
2. "CHINA'S DIPLOMATIC FRONT," oped in November 17
right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "The
Chinese are using Pakistan in their campaign against
India. China's antagonism clearly shows in its actions.
Chinese maps showing distortions in India's boundaries,
and China's opposition to the Dalai Lama's recent visit
to Arunchachal Pradesh show China's belligerent
attitude. China does not understand democratic and
social values, so there's no use for civility. With
China, war is a much better option than diplomacy."
--------------
AFGHANISTAN
--------------
3. "FOR THE GOOD OF INDIA AND PAKISTAN," oped in
November 17 Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Pakistan is in
the midst of a do-or-die struggle. It needs help and
understanding. The priority of the two countries should
be to have an accord on Afghanistan. With Abdullah
Abdullah withdrawing from the contest for the office of
president because of alleged rigged polling, the
country's leadership has been ruptured. Even a united
Afghanistan is not strong enough to confront the
Taliban. The divided one has no chance. New Delhi and
Islamabad may be able to bring the divided leaders
together. America's stake in Afghanistan is only to the
extent of fighting against Al Qaeda and the Taliban.
India and Pakistan have a long-term interest in
Afghanistan."
WHITE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, C, 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: HEADLEY CASE/ TERRORISM, INDIA-
CHINA, AFGHANISTAN; 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.
--------------
HEADLEY CASE/ TERRORISM
--------------
1. "JUSTIFIED WORRIES," editorial in November 17 right-
of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "After the
Headley case has come into the limelight, the focus of
the Indian security establishment has shifted to
Woodstock and Doon schools in the north Indian state of
Uttarakhand. Keeping in view the seriousness of the
threat to the two schools, steps are being taken to
prevent any untoward incident. With hundreds of
international students, these schools are indeed soft
targets for terrorists. The highest possible security
attention must be given to this area."
--------------
INDIA-CHINA
--------------
2. "CHINA'S DIPLOMATIC FRONT," oped in November 17
right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "The
Chinese are using Pakistan in their campaign against
India. China's antagonism clearly shows in its actions.
Chinese maps showing distortions in India's boundaries,
and China's opposition to the Dalai Lama's recent visit
to Arunchachal Pradesh show China's belligerent
attitude. China does not understand democratic and
social values, so there's no use for civility. With
China, war is a much better option than diplomacy."
--------------
AFGHANISTAN
--------------
3. "FOR THE GOOD OF INDIA AND PAKISTAN," oped in
November 17 Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Pakistan is in
the midst of a do-or-die struggle. It needs help and
understanding. The priority of the two countries should
be to have an accord on Afghanistan. With Abdullah
Abdullah withdrawing from the contest for the office of
president because of alleged rigged polling, the
country's leadership has been ruptured. Even a united
Afghanistan is not strong enough to confront the
Taliban. The divided one has no chance. New Delhi and
Islamabad may be able to bring the divided leaders
together. America's stake in Afghanistan is only to the
extent of fighting against Al Qaeda and the Taliban.
India and Pakistan have a long-term interest in
Afghanistan."
WHITE