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India warns Obama on intervening in Kashmir
The Financial Times ^ | February 4, 2009 | James Lamont and Amy Kazmin

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MK Narayanan, India's national security adviser, said the new US president was in danger of dredging up outdated Clinton-era strategies in an effort to improve ties between the nuclear armed neighbours.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 ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: dhimmiwatch; india; islam; jihad; kashmir; obama; obamatruthfile; pakistan; religionofpeace; rop; zero
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Not even 2 weeks in office and the "Boy Wonder" has already managed to turn the clock, by a decade, on US-India ties.

Is this debacle being caused by Obama's inexperience or his love for muslims of all shades/stripes?

1 posted on 02/04/2009 9:05:14 PM PST by indcons
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To: MyTwoCopperCoins; CarrotAndStick; Srirangan; little jeremiah

“India warns Obama; claims that Zero is barking up the wrong tree” ping


2 posted on 02/04/2009 9:06:49 PM PST by indcons (An eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth.)
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To: indcons

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.


3 posted on 02/04/2009 9:09:15 PM PST by bergmeid (Watchin' Obrother self-destruct)
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To: indcons
So in just 2 weeks, Obama has had his peepee slapped by Great Britain, the EU, China, Russia, and now India.

America's standing on the world stage is BACK!

4 posted on 02/04/2009 9:09:53 PM PST by Trailerpark Badass (Happiness is a choice!)
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To: bergmeid
Iran warns Obama, India warns Obama, China warns Obama, who’s next?

My cats have been screaming something about a cat-food tax.

5 posted on 02/04/2009 9:10:44 PM PST by Cementjungle
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To: bergmeid

Don’t forget - this guy was supposed to “improve” our “battered” image around the world!!

/s


6 posted on 02/04/2009 9:11:05 PM PST by indcons (An eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth.)
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To: indcons
Kashmir elections: Changed public mood, pro-India party wins

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 didn’t vote for the resolution of the Kashmir issue. They (the mainstream politicians) promised the people green pastures. Let’s 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) people’s 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.

7 posted on 02/04/2009 9:11:49 PM PST by MyTwoCopperCoins
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To: indcons

But but but wasn’t the World supposed to love us for electing the Messiah?

Pray for America, Our Troops and obama’s Guidance


8 posted on 02/04/2009 9:12:39 PM PST by bray (Honest Sarah vs Oblago)
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To: indcons

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.


9 posted on 02/04/2009 9:12:57 PM PST by unkus
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To: indcons

“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.


10 posted on 02/04/2009 9:13:26 PM PST by indcons (An eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth.)
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To: unkus

“Jimmy Carter is going to die a happy man.”

LOL - you might be on to something there.


11 posted on 02/04/2009 9:14:34 PM PST by indcons (An eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth.)
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To: indcons

What India SHOULD tell Zero involves a rolling doughnut...


12 posted on 02/04/2009 9:16:29 PM PST by Redbob (W.W.J.B.D.: "What Would Jack Bauer Do?")
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To: indcons

Isn’t it just great that the world loves us again? /s


13 posted on 02/04/2009 9:17:21 PM PST by dfwgator (1996 2006 2008 - Good Things Come in Threes)
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To: Trailerpark Badass
So in just 2 weeks, Obama has had his peepee slapped by Great Britain, the EU, China, Russia, and now India.

"Barack Hussein Piñata"

Cheers!

14 posted on 02/04/2009 9:17:43 PM PST by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: indcons

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.


15 posted on 02/04/2009 9:19:33 PM PST by unkus
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To: bray

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]


16 posted on 02/04/2009 9:19:56 PM PST by indcons (An eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth.)
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To: grey_whiskers

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.


17 posted on 02/04/2009 9:21:52 PM PST by indcons (An eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth.)
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To: bray
But but but wasn’t the World supposed to love us for electing the Messiah?

I'll guarantee the dictator's are....

18 posted on 02/04/2009 9:22:14 PM PST by eyedigress
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To: indcons
I can imagine The One roaming around the White House wondering how it could happen that the real world doesn't succomb to his brilliant oratory.

I can also see the rest of the world leaders laughing their butts off at how naive this bozo is.

19 posted on 02/04/2009 9:22:40 PM PST by CaptRon (Perdicaris alive or Raisuli dead)
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To: bergmeid
Iran warns Obama, India warns Obama, China warns Obama, who’s next?

How about Europe warns 0bama?

20 posted on 02/04/2009 9:24:00 PM PST by zeebee
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