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09NEWDELHI2539
2009-12-21 11:08:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: COPENHAGEN, AFGHANISTAN-
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 002539
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: COPENHAGEN, AFGHANISTAN-
PAKISTAN, HEADLEY CASE; 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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COPENHAGEN
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 002539
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: COPENHAGEN, AFGHANISTAN-
PAKISTAN, HEADLEY CASE; 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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COPENHAGEN
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1. "COPENHAGEN'S FAILURE," op-ed in December 20 right-
of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "It is difficult
to understand why President Obama called a face-saver
accord a useful and unprecedented success! No unanimous
agreement could be reached at Copenhagen, because of
the Obama Administration's unrelenting attitude on the
Kyoto Protocol like that of the Bush Administration.
The result at Copenhagen was zero, despite so much
wrangling. If developed and developing countries do not
do something urgently to prevent climate change, the
world will be destroyed."
2. "GIVING UP ON CLIMATE," editorial in December 21
Kolkata Bengali centrist SAMBAD PRATIDIN: "People
across the world are dejected. There was an expectation
that President Obama or Chinese Premier Jiabao would be
able to give a direction, but both remained stuck to
their own stand. As there is no fundamental difference
between 'capitalist' AMERICA and 'socialist' China in
polluting the climate with toxic gases, they could not
rise above their selfish agenda. However, the Summit
has clearly demonstrated the beginning of the end of
the big powers' domination."
3. "COPENHAGEN'S BALANCE SHEET," editorial in December
21 centrist Marathi daily, PRAHAR: "The agreement
cobbled between the US, China, India, Brazil and South
Africa is no agreement at all. Though President Obama
will pat his back for this empty treaty, it is a fact
that his credibility at home and abroad has been
compromised by this farcical outcome."
4. "COPENHAGEN FAILS TO TURN INTO COPEN
'HEAVEN'," editorial in December 21 centrist Gujarati
daily, GUJARATMITRA: "An obstinate and adamant attitude
of the developed world, led by none other than America,
ensured that the Copenhagen climate summit was doomed
to fail. This also reveals imperialistic mentality of
America and Europe that want other nations to follow
them in matters global. Such a rigid approach will only
be catastrophic for the world."
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AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN
--------------
5. "OBAMA'S WAR," op-ed in December 20 right-of-center
Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "There has been criticism
of granting the Nobel Peace Prize to Obama, who has
announced a troops surge to Afghanistan. But the fact
is that Obama's decision to augment troops is simply
aimed at reaching a logical conclusion in the ongoing
NEW DELHI 00002539 002 OF 002
war against terror. At the same time, India needs to be
wary about the South Asia security scenario after the
U.S. exits Afghanistan. To Obama's credit, he has
clearly warned Pakistan's that its relations with
terror groups will not be overlooked. If Obama thinks
that the Pakistani army will finally cooperate in the
war against terror, he could be wrong and there could
be a massive U.S.-Pakistan confrontation, which will
directly affect India."
--------------
HEADLEY CASE
--------------
6. "WHEN WILL HEADLEY-RANA BE EXTRADITED?" editorial in
December 19 centrist Gujarati daily evening newspaper,
JANMABHOOMI: "The Headley-Rana episode has clarified
one thing -- that AMERICA doesn't seem to be committed
on cooperating India in the fight against
terrorism. While Indian intelligence agencies believe
very strongly that Headley was a double agent, the CIA
has disowned him. Why is AMERICA reluctant of not
extraditing Headley to India?"
7. "DAVID HEADLEY NETWORK AND AMERICA," editorial in
December 19 right-to-center Urdu daily SIASAT: "America
praises its friendship with India, on the one hand,
while on the other hand, its cryptic activities are a
matter of concern. If India succeeds in getting custody
of Headley, the whole conspiracy may be disclosed."
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: COPENHAGEN, AFGHANISTAN-
PAKISTAN, HEADLEY CASE; 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.
--------------
COPENHAGEN
--------------
1. "COPENHAGEN'S FAILURE," op-ed in December 20 right-
of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "It is difficult
to understand why President Obama called a face-saver
accord a useful and unprecedented success! No unanimous
agreement could be reached at Copenhagen, because of
the Obama Administration's unrelenting attitude on the
Kyoto Protocol like that of the Bush Administration.
The result at Copenhagen was zero, despite so much
wrangling. If developed and developing countries do not
do something urgently to prevent climate change, the
world will be destroyed."
2. "GIVING UP ON CLIMATE," editorial in December 21
Kolkata Bengali centrist SAMBAD PRATIDIN: "People
across the world are dejected. There was an expectation
that President Obama or Chinese Premier Jiabao would be
able to give a direction, but both remained stuck to
their own stand. As there is no fundamental difference
between 'capitalist' AMERICA and 'socialist' China in
polluting the climate with toxic gases, they could not
rise above their selfish agenda. However, the Summit
has clearly demonstrated the beginning of the end of
the big powers' domination."
3. "COPENHAGEN'S BALANCE SHEET," editorial in December
21 centrist Marathi daily, PRAHAR: "The agreement
cobbled between the US, China, India, Brazil and South
Africa is no agreement at all. Though President Obama
will pat his back for this empty treaty, it is a fact
that his credibility at home and abroad has been
compromised by this farcical outcome."
4. "COPENHAGEN FAILS TO TURN INTO COPEN
'HEAVEN'," editorial in December 21 centrist Gujarati
daily, GUJARATMITRA: "An obstinate and adamant attitude
of the developed world, led by none other than America,
ensured that the Copenhagen climate summit was doomed
to fail. This also reveals imperialistic mentality of
America and Europe that want other nations to follow
them in matters global. Such a rigid approach will only
be catastrophic for the world."
--------------
AFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN
--------------
5. "OBAMA'S WAR," op-ed in December 20 right-of-center
Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "There has been criticism
of granting the Nobel Peace Prize to Obama, who has
announced a troops surge to Afghanistan. But the fact
is that Obama's decision to augment troops is simply
aimed at reaching a logical conclusion in the ongoing
NEW DELHI 00002539 002 OF 002
war against terror. At the same time, India needs to be
wary about the South Asia security scenario after the
U.S. exits Afghanistan. To Obama's credit, he has
clearly warned Pakistan's that its relations with
terror groups will not be overlooked. If Obama thinks
that the Pakistani army will finally cooperate in the
war against terror, he could be wrong and there could
be a massive U.S.-Pakistan confrontation, which will
directly affect India."
--------------
HEADLEY CASE
--------------
6. "WHEN WILL HEADLEY-RANA BE EXTRADITED?" editorial in
December 19 centrist Gujarati daily evening newspaper,
JANMABHOOMI: "The Headley-Rana episode has clarified
one thing -- that AMERICA doesn't seem to be committed
on cooperating India in the fight against
terrorism. While Indian intelligence agencies believe
very strongly that Headley was a double agent, the CIA
has disowned him. Why is AMERICA reluctant of not
extraditing Headley to India?"
7. "DAVID HEADLEY NETWORK AND AMERICA," editorial in
December 19 right-to-center Urdu daily SIASAT: "America
praises its friendship with India, on the one hand,
while on the other hand, its cryptic activities are a
matter of concern. If India succeeds in getting custody
of Headley, the whole conspiracy may be disclosed."
ROEMER