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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 002123 
 
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E.O. 12958:N/A 
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: OBAMA'S FOREIGN POLICY, NOBEL 
AWARD FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA, PAKISTAN, INDIA-CHINA; 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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OBAMA'S FOREIGN POLICY 
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¶1. "OBAMA'S LOVE FOR CHINA," editorial in October 08 
Cuttack nationalist Oriya SAMAJA: "By denying audience 
to the Dalai Lama, President Obama has sent a wrong 
signal. It is interpreted as America's endorsement of 
human rights violations in China and the Chinese 
clampdown in Tibet. It is obvious that America is 
shifting from all its democratic ideals only to 
befriend China.  The U.S. reiteration that it will hold 
on to its Tibet policy does not sound convincing. As a 
powerful nation, America is required to safeguard human 
rights globally but by siding with China, the U.S. is 
giving the impression that it is keeping its eyes 
closed." 
 
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NOBEL AWARD FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA 
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¶2. "OBAMA AND NOBEL," editorial in October 12 Oriya 
centrist SAMBAD: "It seems that the global community 
does not fully agree with the Nobel committee's view 
that Obama has been chosen for his efforts to make the 
world safe by destroying nuclear weapons. Speaking of a 
nuclear free world is not enough.  America has to set 
an example about it. It has the largest stock of 
nuclear weapons and it spends a huge amount annually on 
building and stockpiling nuclear weapons. The U.S. 
itself is involved in the Afghan war. So, Nobel peace 
prize to the president of such a country is bound to 
raise eyebrows. " 
 
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PAKISTAN 
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¶3. "PAKISTAN'S DILEMMA," editorial in October 19 
Bengali independent, ANANDABAZAR PATRIKA: "Though 
Pakistan has now become a victim of terrorism, its role 
in spawning terrorism cannot be ignored. The U.S. has 
offered massive aids to Pakistan for its socio-economic 
development in order to prevent uneducated and 
unemployed youths from joining radical groups but 
Pakistan's army generals have used the money for 
military reinforcement. That's why both the U.S. 
Congress and the Obama Administration are vigilant this 
time. Pakistan's dilemma lies in the fact that while 
America will not allow it to become a Taliban-ruled 
country, its cities such as Lahore, Peshawar, 
Islamabad, and Karachi will witness more bloodshed if 
Pakistan continues its anti-Taliban operation." 
 
 
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¶4. "TERROR IN PAKISTAN," editorial in October 19 
Guwahati Assamese centrist, DAINIK JANASADHARAN: 
"Pakistan should now abandon its double standard and 
take strong measures to defeat terrorism in its own 
interest. Otherwise, the problem might develop into an 
unshakable burden." 
 
¶5. "TERROR IN ANARCHIC COUNTRY," editorial in October 
16 centrist Hindi daily, DAINIK HINDUSTAN: "Terrorist 
activities in Pakistan are nothing new, but the new 
trend of targeting the Pakistani security mechanism 
itself is noteworthy. The same terrorists created and 
supported by Pakistan's army have turned against it. 
The terrorists' growing strength is dangerous for 
India. There is still a hope that somehow by putting 
international pressure we can make Pakistan agree to 
act tough against terrorists. But, this hope will also 
die if the Pakistan government weakens." 
 
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INDIA-CHINA 
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¶6. "CHINA'S IMPERIALIST POLICY," commentary in October 
17 right-of-center Hindi daily, DAINIK JAGRAN: "India- 
China wrangling over Arunachal Pradesh is nothing new, 
but this time Delhi gave it back to Beijing. China has 
no right to object to PM Manmohan Singh's visit to 
Arunachal Pradesh. The world knows that it is an 
integral part of India. India and China should avoid 
conflict and make efforts for each other's welfare by 
becoming trade-partners so that Asia economically 
becomes strong. After the U.S. and Europe, now Asia can 
become the biggest economic center." 
ROEMER