VZCZCXRO1292
PP RUEHBI RUEHCI RUEHNEH
DE RUEHNE #1490/01 2010738
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 200738Z JUL 09
FM AMEMBASSY NEW DELHI
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 7438
INFO RUCPDOC/USDOC WASHDC
RHEHNSC/NSC WASHDC
RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHDC
RHHJJPI/PACOM IDHS HONOLULU HI
RUEKJCS/JOINT STAFF WASHDC
RUEHLM/AMEMBASSY COLOMBO 1884
RUEHCG/AMCONSUL CHENNAI 4945
RUEHCI/AMCONSUL KOLKATA 4157
RUEHNEH/AMCONSUL HYDERABAD 0799
RUEHKA/AMEMBASSY DHAKA 2277
RUEHIL/AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD 6199
RUEHKT/AMEMBASSY KATHMANDU 2725
RUEHKP/AMCONSUL KARACHI 9601
RUEHBI/AMCONSUL MUMBAI 3986
RUEHLO/AMEMBASSY LONDON 6640
RUCNDT/USMISSION USUN NEW YORK 8312
RHOVVKG/COMSEVENTHFLT
RHMCSUU/HQ USCENTCOM MACDILL AFB FL

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 NEW DELHI 001490 
 
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: SECSTATE INDIA VISIT, INDO-PAK 
RELATIONS, PALESTINE, INDO-FRENCH RELATIONS/NUCLEAR 
DEAL WITH FRANCE, INDO-U.S. CIVIL NUCLEAR ACCORD; 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. 
 
-------------------- 
SECSTATE INDIA VISIT 
-------------------- 
 
¶1. "TERRORISM, PAKISTAN AND HILLARY CLINTON'S INDIA 
VISIT," editorial in July 17 centrist Marathi daily 
NAVSHAKTI: "The Indian government is as usual is in a 
state of high alert in order to protect its financial 
capital - Mumbai -- from yet another terror attack. On 
the other hand, the Pakistani administration is only 
making some feeble (though made visible) attempts to 
dismantle the terrorist forces that it has so far 
openly supported against India, particularly Mumbai... 
Against this backdrop, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary 
Clinton's visit assumes topmost importance. An 
important official of the Obama administration, Clinton 
is most likely to sweet-talk on the Af-Pak policy in 
which the U.S. wants India to send troops to strife- 
torn Afghanistan. India has so far refused the proposal 
of any direct military involvement in Afghanistan, 
though it has played a significant role in the 
rebuilding the war-ravaged Afghanistan. Let's see what 
Ms Clinton now offers in this context..." 
 
------------------ 
INDO-PAK RELATIONS 
------------------ 
 
¶2. "STRATEGIC SINCERITY,"  editorial in July 17 right- 
of-center Gujarati daily, GUJARAT SAMACHAR:  "Pakistani 
President Zardari's admission that Pakistan created and 
nurtured terrorists to achieve short-term tactical 
gains displays more stupidity than sincerity on part of 
the Pakistani leaders who have failed to nail such 
rogue elements.  While no one bothered to heed Indian 
position on this, Zardari's comments have put Pakistan 
in the witness box.  While this is welcome, we mustn't 
forget that this might be another master stroke by 
Pakistan's leadership to achieve strategic victory.... 
Now India should also corner Pakistan and up the ante 
of handing over dreaded criminal like Dawood Ibrahim to 
India for trial.  This will test Pakistan's sincerity 
earnestly" 
 
¶3. "PAKISTAN SAILING IN TWO BOATS," editorial in July 
16 DAINIK HINDUSTAN Hindi daily: "The roadblocks of 
terrorism and Kashmir in the path of the India-Pakistan 
talks are nothing new. We should instead pay attention 
to the positive signs from the Pakistan government, in 
the form of its recent confessions of truth. Pakistan 
could be doing all this under the pressure of the U.S. 
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit, but things 
are certainly looking up. Pakistan is now sailing in 
two boats -- of terror and peace -- at the same time. 
 
NEW DELHI 00001490  002 OF 003 
 
 
Pakistan may still be up to its tricks, but it is also 
true that it is proposing to hold talks with open 
mind." 
 
--------- 
PALESTINE 
--------- 
 
¶4. "PROPOSAL FOR AN INDEPENDENT PALESTINIAN STATE," 
editorial in July 16 right-of-center Urdu daily 
HINDUSTAN EXPRESS: "No power, capable of playing a key 
role in resolving Arab-Israel dispute, has ever acted 
sincerely. Recently, American heads of state are 
talking about the establishment of an independent 
Palestinian state, but they use double entendre 
policies. The role of European Union in this regard is 
also no exception. However, if the European Union is 
honest and sincere, it should come forward to stop 
Israel from its obstinate attitude, imperialist 
intentions and construction of Jews colonies. The Union 
should play an effective role in this regard else such 
proposals will make the dispute more complicated." 
 
¶5. "ARAB COUNTRIES AND PALESTINE," editorial in July 16 
right-of-center Urdu daily MUNSIF: "Arab countries 
subjugated themselves to America by way of opportunism. 
As a result, Israel's conspiracies in Palestine 
increased manifold. Today, Israel has become so proudy, 
hot-headed and obstinate that it does not like to 
accept even Obama's proposals. Circumstances and 
diligence demand that the entire Arab world should 
refuse to accept the leadership of Mahmood Abbas and 
his comrades, and extend their full fledged support to 
Hamas as one and only representative of Palestine. It 
is high time when Arab countries should take effective 
steps else, the human history shall hold them as 
transgressors." 
 
--------------------------------------------- - 
INDO-FRENCH RELATIONS/NUCLEAR DEAL WITH FRANCE 
--------------------------------------------- - 
 
¶6. "PRIME MINISTER'S VISIT TO FRANCE," editorial in 
July 16 right-of-center Urdu daily RASHTRIYA SAHARA: 
"In fact, after the civil nuclear energy accord with 
the U.S., and thereafter the green signal from NSG for 
nuclear fuel trade with India, France is one of those 
nations, which showed interest in nuclear trade with 
India. The bilateral nuclear agreement entered into in 
2008 stands witness to it. Besides, there are wider 
possibilities of progress in mutual relation in other 
fields too. In a nutshell, Prime Minister's recent 
visit to France will be helpful in bringing the two 
countries in terms of culture and civilization. It may 
also enhance the role of France in the development of 
India." 
 
¶7. "NEW CHAPTER OF FRIENDSHIP," editorial in July 16 
NAI DUNIYA Hindi daily: "France has been India's friend 
 
NEW DELHI 00001490  003 OF 003 
 
 
for a long time. It helped India run its nuclear 
reactor despite not being part of the Russian alignment 
when the U.S. stopped nuclear fuel supply to India. 
Considering this aspect, France's promise of 
cooperation for India's future nuclear programs is 
important. Many countries have eyes on India's nuclear 
program. The U.S. is trying hard to sell reactors to 
India. The U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is 
going to discuss the issue during her upcoming visit to 
India next week. Russia is already India's friend. So, 
India will not depend on just one nation for its energy 
security. If our options are open, we can avoid being 
bullied by the developed nations and it also becomes 
easy for us to negotiate with them." 
 
------------------------------ 
INDO-U.S. CIVIL NUCLEAR ACCORD 
------------------------------ 
 
¶8. "DOUBTS OVER INDO-U.S. NUCLEAR ACCORD," editorial in 
July 16 right-of-center Urdu daily ETEMAAD: "The Indian 
government should express its explicit stand on 
implications of G-8 decision, and its impact on India. 
Since Obama administration has played a key role in 
framing rules and regulations for stopping the transfer 
of nuclear technology to non-NPT countries, it is 
suspected that America is bringing forth the same 
agenda, which is hidden in Hyde Act. It is seen, when 
the USA moves forward on any issue, other developed 
countries follow its steps after a bit shilly- 
shallying. The recent statement issued by G-8 countries 
means that Obama administration has given his consent 
to it. Under these circumstances America, an important 
party to the civil nuclear accord, should clarify the 
real position." 
ROEMER