Posted on 02/04/2009 9:05:14 PM PST by indcons
New Delhi has warned Barack Obama that he is "barking up the wrong tree" if he tries to broker a deal between Pakistan and India over the disputed territory of Kashmir.
MK Narayanan, India's national security adviser, said the new US president was in danger of dredging up outdated Clinton-era strategies in an effort to improve ties between the nuclear armed neighbours.
"I do think that we could make President Obama understand, if he does nurse any such view, that he is barking up the wrong tree. I think Kashmir today has become one of the quieter and safer places in this part of the world," Mr Narayanan said in an interview with CNBC TV18.
"It's possible that at this time there are elements, -perhaps in the administration who are harking back to the pre-2000 era."
(Excerpt) Read more at ft.com ...
Is this debacle being caused by Obama's inexperience or his love for muslims of all shades/stripes?
“India warns Obama; claims that Zero is barking up the wrong tree” ping
Iran warns Obama, India warns Obama, China warns Obama, who’s next? Did I forget Russia? Just wait until Bibi gets elected next week. Fireworks in the Middle East all over again.
America's standing on the world stage is BACK!
My cats have been screaming something about a cat-food tax.
Don’t forget - this guy was supposed to “improve” our “battered” image around the world!!
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By M A Yusufzai
With National Conference having emerged as the largest party in the elections for state Assembly in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), [India] its leader Omar Abdullah, 38, has become the youngest Chief Minister of the state.
Omar Abdullah is the son former Chief Minister of Kashmir, Dr Faruq Abdullah, and grandson of the legendary Kashmiri leader, the late Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah famously known as Sher-e-Kashmir (Lion of Kashmir).
Notwithstanding the calls by separatist leaders to boycott these elections, the surprising 66% turnout of voters is being interpreted as a rejection of militancy and azadi (freedom) by Kashmiris. Only last year the state witnessed massive anti-India demonstrations over Amarnath land issue. Looking at the strength and ant-India feelings expressed in these rallies, this turnout is has taken everyone by surprise. Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, has welcomed the large turnout as, vote for democracy and national integration.
Expressing his shock, however, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, a hardliner in the umbrella body of anti-India Hurriyat Conference, said that this was something he had never thought would happen. He insists that Elections, redrawing of the boundaries or autonomy are not solutions to the Kashmir problem. The right to self-determination is the only solution.
Rejecting the general notion that Kashmiris had turned their backs on freedom and had voted for democracy, Geelani said, People voted for roads, electricity, water and other local issues. They didnt vote for the resolution of the Kashmir issue. They (the mainstream politicians) promised the people green pastures. Lets see if they can keep those promises.
Mirwaise Umar Farooq, a moderate face in the Hurriyat Conference, has, however, conceded, It is all about lack of rapport...We have to acknowledge that the rural people have genuine problems like pani (water) and bijli (electricity) and Hurriyat is not in a position to address them. But India is always projecting it as a substitute to solution (of Kashmir issue). Mirwaise also said, We [Hurriyat leaders] also need to introspect. We will sit together and rethink about our future strategy. But that is possible only after our leaders are released and curbs on our movement lifted.
Mirwaiz emphatically rejected the idea that the high turnout was a vote against Azadi. Even the people who have voted, clearly distinguished between Azadi and electoral process... It is not a vote against Azadi or for India. It is a vote for the (resolution of) peoples day to day problems.
Apart from the claims of Indian Government and separatist leaders, ground reality in Kashmir is that the general public is tired of unending cycle of violence, curfews and lack of basic amenities and being sandwiched by the militants on one hand and Indian military on the other. They do not only face humiliation by the Indian army and violation of human rights, they also face violence of the militants and crimes like having their houses trespassed and being asked, at gun point to feed the trespassers claiming to be mujahidin.. Added with this is the uncertain political situation in Pakistan with which majority of Kashmiris has been dreaming to go with since 1947. In this scenario it will now depend on how effectively the new Government of J&K is able to articulate the grievances of Kashmiris and on whether the Indian Government takes advantage of the changed public mood and give them the autonomy, pro-India groups have been demanding.
But but but wasn’t the World supposed to love us for electing the Messiah?
Pray for America, Our Troops and obama’s Guidance
Jimmy Carter is going to die a happy man. He’ll know he looks damned good compared to this dangerous idi0t. And, the idi0t has only been in for ~ 2 weeks.
“It’s possible that at this time there are elements, -perhaps in the administration who are harking back to the pre-2000 era.”
Incidentally, this was the crux of former VP Cheney’s criticism of Zero’s anti-terror policies.
“Jimmy Carter is going to die a happy man.”
LOL - you might be on to something there.
What India SHOULD tell Zero involves a rolling doughnut...
Isn’t it just great that the world loves us again? /s
"Barack Hussein Piñata"
Cheers!
I have to watch my language. This idi0t is very dangerous
and is going to become the most hated man in America and
possibly the world. He is a disaster and I don’t know when
his supporters are realize that.
Check this quote out, Bray!
“’You kill a chicken to scare a monkey [Obama],’ Mr Mohan said at a recent seminar in New Delhi on US relations with South Asia. ‘We killed the chicken and the monkey got the message.’”
Contrast this message with what PM Singh told Pres. Bush during his last visit to the US - “the people of India love you, Mr. President. We’ll never forget how you reached out to us” [paraphrase]
If he gets slapped around by France, his humiliation will be complete.
But, he’s got the support of Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Libya, and Kenya.
I'll guarantee the dictator's are....
I can also see the rest of the world leaders laughing their butts off at how naive this bozo is.
How about Europe warns 0bama?
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