OBAMAS IN MUMBAI - PART 1

Finally the Obamas landed in Mumbai on 6 November 2010, a day after Dewali, the festival of light.

In fact, Dewali is a festival of fireworks, new dresses and good food.

With the festive mood India was anxiously waiting for the arrival of Barrack Obama and Michelle Obama taking all possible security measures both in Mumbai and New Delhi.

The President of the U.S. who stands for the security and prosperity of the Americans said

“Mumbai is a symbol of incredible energy and optimism that defines India.”

Well said by Obama!

The Obamas stayed at Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel Mumbai as a mark of showing solidarity with those who lost their precious lives during the 26/11 terror attack.

Obama called it as the historic hotel.

He gave a brief speech for about 10 min explaining the purpose of his visit in a nutshell without entering into the controversial issues such as Kashmir and Pakistan.

As the President of the US he was very cautious in using the words to keep good relations with countries like Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iraq and other countries.

After hearing the speech which lacked the required excitement s for Indian media, called some of the routine panel members from press, political parties and academics and discussed Obama’s speech all through the day.  

Most of the panel members were unhappy that Obama did not mentioned that the 26/11 terrorists came from Pakistan.

Also they were not happy that Obama did not mention Pakistan in his brief speech.

One of the PBP leaders said Obama’s statement was disappointing!

How is it possible for a President of a big country like the US which is giving aid to Pakistan to quell the terrorists to talk bad about Pakistan that too in India?

I was disappointed by the Panel members of the media who have lot of experience in political affairs could not understand the diplomatic way of putting things.

Barack Obama knows what he speaks.

He is a very good speaker, motivator, and optimist.

People may say anything because of prejudice to Americans, but America is one country which recognized the Americans who are the people belonged to various parts of the world.

Electing Obama as the President of the US itself is a great honor for the American people.

Young and energetic from the Democratic Party Obama took up the Presidentship when the economy of the US was in doldrums and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were on.

‘Things can not happen overnight’ – as Obama says.

Political systems in the world are changing.

Weak governments without good majority are destroying the democracy day by day in many nations.

Death and destruction are the paths terrorists take to achieve their goals.

‘How to change such attitudes?’ – is a very big question grinding the minds of Presidents and Prime Ministers of many countries.

In the afternoon of 6 November 2010 while addressing the US-India Business and Entrepreneurship Summit, President Obama announced deals worth $10 billion between India and the US for creating more than 50,000 jobs back in the US.

Trade between India and the US has to grow with competitive spirit was the opinion of Obama.

Obama asked India to ease trade barriers to open up market access.

India has to participate, compete and win the world trade by following up the deals announced by President Obama.

Indian Industrialists – small and big, manufacturers, technologists should come forward to capture the US market.

We have intellectual human resources and also products for export.

We have to transform India a better place to live for the billion and odd Inidans.