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09NEWDELHI2489
2009-12-14 11:25:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: AF/PAK ISSUES, OBAMA NOBEL
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 002489
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: AF/PAK ISSUES, OBAMA NOBEL
PEACE PRIZE, COPENHAGEN, NUCLEAR ISSUES; 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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AF/PAK ISSUES
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 002489
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: AF/PAK ISSUES, OBAMA NOBEL
PEACE PRIZE, COPENHAGEN, NUCLEAR ISSUES; 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.
--------------
AF/PAK ISSUES
--------------
1. "ADVICE FOR U.S.," editorial in December 12 right-
of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "The arrest of
five U.S. nationals in Pakistan for their involvement
in the terrorist activities should be an eye-opener for
the U.S. It is meaningless to have a new Af-Pak policy
focusing on Afghanistan, instead of Pakistan. Despite
established evidence of Pakistani army and the ISI's
role in encouraging terrorism, the U.S. still dreams of
combating the war against terrorism with Pakistan's
support."
2. "HARD TO PUT OUT AFGHANISTAN FIRE," op-ed in
December 14 right-of-center Urdu daily, SAHAFAT: "Even
if we don't trash President Obama's new Afghanistan-
Pakistan policy, it is certain that his dream to root
out the Taliban by sending 30,000 additional U.S troops
would never be fulfilled. On the other hand, the
subsequent withdrawal of U.S and NATO forces from
Afghanistan in 2011 will not solve but accentuate the
problem in the South Asian region, particularly India."
3. "WHAT AFTER THE PULLOUT, MR. OBAMA?" op-ed in
December 13 right-of-center Urdu daily, RASHTRIYA
SAHARA: "The withdrawal of U.S troops from Afghanistan
is a welcome step, but is it the solution of the
problem? The additional 30,000 troops are no guarantee
of a victory against the Taliban. Until the U.S doesn't
succeed in stopping youth from joining the Jihad and
abandon Taliban's sources of income; it would not be
possible to win the war on terror in Afghanistan."
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OBAMA NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
--------------
4. "NOW WAR MEANS WELFARE!" editorial in December 12
centrist Gujarati daily, JANMABHOOMI: "During his
acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace prize, President
Obama said war is sometimes necessary for global
peace. Isn't it ironic for Obama to say this even when
the U.S. continues to supply aid and weapons to
Pakistan, the epicenter for global terrorism? Obama's
words and actions have diminished the esteem of the
Nobel Prize."
5. "THE NUCLEAR-ARMED PEACE AMBASSADOR," editorial in
December 12 centrist Marathi daily, NAVSHAKTI:
"President Obama's acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize
completes a circle. For someone who came to power by
promising change, this prize is a booster, another
reason for doing long-term constructive work for global
peace. Admittedly the Obama presidency has obliquely
NEW DELHI 00002489 002 OF 002
served the cause of peace and universal brotherhood in
the U.S. The election of a person of mixed racial
heritage to the top post in U.S. government is a
statement in itself. One just hopes that the
international situation does not ever compel him to
take to war."
--------------
COPENHAGEN
--------------
6. "WRANGLING OVER RESPONSIBILITY," editorial in
December 13 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN:
"The ongoing rich-poor tussle in Copenhagen is
disappointing. If developed nations do not realize
their moral responsibility, developing nations will
have to reconsider their voluntary cuts. However, the
developed nations should get concessions if they share
green technologies with developing nations."
--------------
NUCLEAR ISSUES
--------------
7. "NEW EVIDENCE OF CLOSENESS," op-ed article in
December 13 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN:
"PM Manmohan Singh's Russia visit was highly
successful. This new deal with Russia is better than
the U.S.-India nuclear agreement. Besides America's
anti-India attitude during the Cold War, the China
factor has also put India-Russia security interests on
par. The India-Russia joint statement indicates that
China is affecting their mutual security interests.
Although wars are out, China remains an important
aspect in the India-Russia mutual security concerns."
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: AF/PAK ISSUES, OBAMA NOBEL
PEACE PRIZE, COPENHAGEN, NUCLEAR ISSUES; 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.
--------------
AF/PAK ISSUES
--------------
1. "ADVICE FOR U.S.," editorial in December 12 right-
of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "The arrest of
five U.S. nationals in Pakistan for their involvement
in the terrorist activities should be an eye-opener for
the U.S. It is meaningless to have a new Af-Pak policy
focusing on Afghanistan, instead of Pakistan. Despite
established evidence of Pakistani army and the ISI's
role in encouraging terrorism, the U.S. still dreams of
combating the war against terrorism with Pakistan's
support."
2. "HARD TO PUT OUT AFGHANISTAN FIRE," op-ed in
December 14 right-of-center Urdu daily, SAHAFAT: "Even
if we don't trash President Obama's new Afghanistan-
Pakistan policy, it is certain that his dream to root
out the Taliban by sending 30,000 additional U.S troops
would never be fulfilled. On the other hand, the
subsequent withdrawal of U.S and NATO forces from
Afghanistan in 2011 will not solve but accentuate the
problem in the South Asian region, particularly India."
3. "WHAT AFTER THE PULLOUT, MR. OBAMA?" op-ed in
December 13 right-of-center Urdu daily, RASHTRIYA
SAHARA: "The withdrawal of U.S troops from Afghanistan
is a welcome step, but is it the solution of the
problem? The additional 30,000 troops are no guarantee
of a victory against the Taliban. Until the U.S doesn't
succeed in stopping youth from joining the Jihad and
abandon Taliban's sources of income; it would not be
possible to win the war on terror in Afghanistan."
--------------
OBAMA NOBEL PEACE PRIZE
--------------
4. "NOW WAR MEANS WELFARE!" editorial in December 12
centrist Gujarati daily, JANMABHOOMI: "During his
acceptance speech for the Nobel Peace prize, President
Obama said war is sometimes necessary for global
peace. Isn't it ironic for Obama to say this even when
the U.S. continues to supply aid and weapons to
Pakistan, the epicenter for global terrorism? Obama's
words and actions have diminished the esteem of the
Nobel Prize."
5. "THE NUCLEAR-ARMED PEACE AMBASSADOR," editorial in
December 12 centrist Marathi daily, NAVSHAKTI:
"President Obama's acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize
completes a circle. For someone who came to power by
promising change, this prize is a booster, another
reason for doing long-term constructive work for global
peace. Admittedly the Obama presidency has obliquely
NEW DELHI 00002489 002 OF 002
served the cause of peace and universal brotherhood in
the U.S. The election of a person of mixed racial
heritage to the top post in U.S. government is a
statement in itself. One just hopes that the
international situation does not ever compel him to
take to war."
--------------
COPENHAGEN
--------------
6. "WRANGLING OVER RESPONSIBILITY," editorial in
December 13 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN:
"The ongoing rich-poor tussle in Copenhagen is
disappointing. If developed nations do not realize
their moral responsibility, developing nations will
have to reconsider their voluntary cuts. However, the
developed nations should get concessions if they share
green technologies with developing nations."
--------------
NUCLEAR ISSUES
--------------
7. "NEW EVIDENCE OF CLOSENESS," op-ed article in
December 13 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN:
"PM Manmohan Singh's Russia visit was highly
successful. This new deal with Russia is better than
the U.S.-India nuclear agreement. Besides America's
anti-India attitude during the Cold War, the China
factor has also put India-Russia security interests on
par. The India-Russia joint statement indicates that
China is affecting their mutual security interests.
Although wars are out, China remains an important
aspect in the India-Russia mutual security concerns."
ROEMER