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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 001961 
 
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-CHINA, INDIA-PAKISTAN; 
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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INDIA-CHINA 
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¶1. "CHINA-CONCERN," editorial in September 20 right-of- 
center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Prime Minister 
Manmohan Singh and the Army Chief Deepak Kapoor's 
saying that there is no cause for alarm over alleged 
Chinese incursions is not enough. There should be more 
clarification from the government, particularly in the 
light of concern among the Indian public. To keep in 
step with the powerful countries, India should not only 
be thinking of strengthening itself on the defense 
front, but also on the social and economic front. India 
has many administrative weaknesses, which should be 
addressed if we are to gain in real strength. At 
present, we stand nowhere in comparison with China. The 
world can see it, why can't our policy makers? War is 
out of the question in the present scenario. But we 
cannot afford to be complacent." 
 
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INDIA-PAKISTAN 
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¶2. "PAKISTAN'S OLD TRUTH," op-ed article in September 
20 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "Former 
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has now gone back 
on his statement that U.S. military aid was used to 
strengthen forces against India. The reason is clear. 
He is becoming extremely unpopular for including 
Pakistan in America's war against terror and becoming a 
U.S. puppet. And he has realized that this is not 
something that the U.S. does not already know. In 
return for Musharraf's participation, the U.S. turned a 
blind eye to Pakistan's running its nuclear program 
with China's support. On the face of it, Musharraf was 
supporting the U.S. in a proxy war against Taliban, but 
actually he was providing shelter to Taliban and Al- 
Qaida terrorists." 
 
¶3. "PAKISTAN IS THE WORLD'S MOST ROGUISH 
NATION" editorial in September 21 centrist Gujarati 
daily, GUJARATMITRA: "Having Pakistan as a neighbor is 
India's weakness and misfortune.  Despite being fully 
aware that Pakistan is the epicenter of global 
terrorism, nations of the world lack the nerve to take 
such a rogue nation to task. On the contrary, 
responsible nations like the U.S. continue to provide 
largesse in the form of aid to this growing 
monster. Besides, what will America's reaction be if we 
intend to take action against such an impish 
neighbor? This displays our helplessness and meekness 
in dealing with threats of terrorism. If the world 
fails to act now, there is no reason why India should 
remain suppressed." 
 
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¶4. "NEW CHALLENGE OF TERRORISM," editorial in September 
19 right-of-center Hindi daily, AMAR UJALA: "A 
Princeton University report that says that the targets 
of terrorism are mostly developed countries, including 
India, is worrisome. At the same time, Israel has also 
warned that the Pakistan-based group which executed the 
Mumbai attacks is again plotting attacks in India. 
Israel's warning cannot be ignored. It is noteworthy 
that the U.S. has asked Pakistan again to punish the 
26/11 perpetrators. We should be extremely careful and 
alert because any war against terror cannot be won 
without people's cooperation." 
 
¶5. "KHAN'S LETTER-BOMB," editorial in September 22 
centrist Marathi daily, SAKAAL: "The letter written by 
Pakistani atomic scientist A Q Khan has not just once 
again revealed the country's nexus with the 
controversial nuclear programs of Iran, North Korea and 
Libya, but it has also bared Pakistan's potential in 
jeopardizing world peace. It is rather interesting that 
Khan has named late Benazir Bhutto who had allegedly 
asked him to give nuclear technology know-how to Iran 
when she was the Prime Minister. That is an eye-opening 
revelation for those who have still not acknowledged 
the perennial anti-India sentiment prevalent in the 
Pakistani leadership." 
 
¶6. "CANNOT TRUST PAKISTAN," editorial in September 
22 Telugu daily, SAKSHI: "It could seem that Pakistan 
is moving ahead by registering two new cases against 
Jamaat-ul-Dawa chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed by the 
Government of Punjab Province for his involvement in 
the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai based on the inputs 
provided by India. These acts should be seen in the 
context of the evidence provided on Saeed's involvement 
by Union Home Minister, P. Chidambaram, to the External 
Affairs Minister, Hillary Clinton, during his recent 
visit to America a few days back. Last Friday U.S. 
Ambassador to India Mr. Timothy J. Roemer met 
Chidambaram and asserted that along with Saeed stern 
action has to been taken against each and every one 
associated with the 26/11 attacks and this is what 
America was anticipating." 
ROEMER