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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 NEW DELHI 002136 
 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM 
 
STATE FOR INR/MR 
 
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO 
 
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU 
 
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USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY 
 
E.O. 12958:N/A 
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN, KASHMIR, NOBEL AWARD 
FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA, CLIMATE CHANGE, IRAN, SHAHNAWAZ 
HUSSAIN VISA ISSUE; 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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PAKISTAN 
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¶1. "BLOOD-SOAKED WAZIRISTAN," editorial in October 20 
right-of-center Hindi daily, AMAR UJALA: "Under growing 
pressure from the U.S., the Pakistani Army launched a 
major incursion into Waziristan in the hopes of 
mounting a final offensive against the Pakistani 
Taliban. India needs to keep its eyes open. Last time a 
similar action was unleashed in Pakistan's Swat valley, 
it pulled on for six to eight weeks. Pakistan would 
love to see these militants spill over to Indian 
Kashmir, like they did after the Russian war in 1990. 
Pakistani Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud has 
threateed to dispatch terrorists to fight India. This 
is a grave threat!" 
 
¶2. "U.S. AID FOR PAKISTAN," editorial in October 10 
Bhubaneswar Oriya SAMAYA: "The U.S. decision to inspect 
use of its military aid to Pakistan does not diminish 
the terror threat to India... India has naturally opposed 
the U.S. move to send huge military aid to Pakistan 
fearing that a part of it could be used against it. Now 
that Pakistan is getting the military aid, India will 
have to beef up its defense. India has the courage and 
confidence to defend itself, but does not have adequate 
fighter planes, weapons etc. It should be borne in mind 
that self-defense brooks no delay." 
 
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KASHMIR 
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¶3. "MUSLIM NATIONS HAVE NEVER APPRECIATED OR UNDERSTOOD 
INDIA," op-ed in October 20 nationalist Hindi daily, 
RASHTRIYA SAHARA: "Whether it be Palestine, Lebanon, or 
the issue of Muslim countries in Africa struggling for 
peace and development, India has always supported 
Muslim nations in global forums. Even on Iraq and Iran, 
India left no stone unturned in giving diplomatic 
assistance. India's economic contribution to the 
development of Afghanistan is well known. But despite 
all this, Muslim countries have never given India any 
appreciation. On the contrary, they always work against 
India's interests. Recently the Organization of Islamic 
Conference intervened directly in Indian affairs by 
appointing a "special envoy" on Kashmir. Is this what 
India gets for supporting the Muslim world?" 
 
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NOBEL AWARD FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA 
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¶4. "PEACE NOBEL FOR OBAMA," editorial in October 12 
 
NEW DELHI 00002136  002 OF 003 
 
 
Cuttack Oriya SAMAJA: "The Nobel Peace Prize to Obama 
has surprised many including the U.S. President 
himself.  It may be argued that this Black incumbent in 
the White House has done nothing remarkable for world 
peace. But the fact remains that he is speaking and 
campaigning seriously to get rid of nuclear weapons to 
ensure safe living in the world. At the same time he 
has started working seriously to control environmental 
pollution and global warming.  Critics may have many 
things to say, but, it 
seems the Nobel Committee has done well to choose Obama 
who has the 'the audacity of hope' for a new world free 
of fear." 
 
¶5. "THE MYSTERY BEHIND OBAMA'S NOBEL," op-ed in left- 
of-center Marathi daily, MAHARASHTRA TIMES: "Obama's 
media managers promoted him as God's gift to the U.S. 
and the world. But it was soon obvious that he is 
failing to deliver the 'change' that he promised. His 
popularity ratings have considerably lowered in the 
last two months. Obama's global image took a severe 
beating after he got the Nobel Peace Prize. He received 
the prize for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen 
international diplomacy and cooperation between 
peoples. The point is where are those efforts reflected 
and what kind of co-operation has he fostered, and in 
which way?" 
 
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CLIMATE CHANGE 
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¶6. "ENVIRONMENT: CONTRADICTORY POLICY," editorial in 
October 21 right-of-center Gujarati daily, MUMBAI 
SAMACHAR: "Why aren't rich nations ready to bring down 
their consumption levels? Why are only poorer nations 
being pressured for emission cuts?  Has our environment 
minister Jairam Ramesh done any positive work on this? 
He can be ranked number one when it comes to 
politicizing environmental issues!" 
 
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IRAN 
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¶7. "SUICIDE ATTACK IN IRAN," editorial in October 20 
right-of-center Urdu daily SIASAT: "The suicide attack 
in Iran is a matter of concern for the entire area. 
Countries around Iraq are already reeling under tumult, 
and America, Israel and other countries are eying Iran 
with nefarious designs in mind. It may be a part of the 
strategy to harass Iran internally and destabilize it 
instead of waging a direct war. The doubt gets 
vindicated by the fact that both America and Israel 
have been targeting Iran continuously. With all wisdom, 
diligence and vision, Iran should try to find out the 
conspirators of such a heinous crime, so that its 
adversaries may not stand successful in getting their 
conspiracies accomplished." 
 
 
NEW DELHI 00002136  003 OF 003 
 
 
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SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN VISA ISSUE 
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¶8. "SHAHNAWAZ HUSSAIN'S U.S VISA," editorial in October 
21 right-of-center Urdu daily AKHBAR-E-MASHRIQ: "Before 
applying for a U.S visa, Indians should make sure their 
name is not Khan or Hussain, as the U.S immigration 
authorities are allergic to Muslim names. After film 
star Shah Rukh Khan, former minister and BJP leader 
Syed Shahnawaz Hussain is the recent victim of such an 
attitude. After 9/11, the U.S is afraid of its own 
shadow. It's really sad." 
ROEMER