India and Obama
When Barack Obama became President of the United States, people around the world became euphoric because they were looking forward to the change he will bring about - a welcome relief from Bush administration.
But I am very surprised to know about India's reaction to Barack Obama's presidency, which was published in DS on February 2, 2009.
It said, 'India wary of Obama's South Asia's focus' and 'India is keeping a wary eye on policy changes'. Former Indian ambassador to Washington Naresh Chandra said, “When it came to India former President G.W. Bush was exceptional. When any matter on India reached him, Bush overruled his team to address Indian concern. I don't think we can expect that kind of personal commitment from Obama.”
What a thing to say, it bares the insensitive and selfish attitude . When everyone was happy to see the exit of Bush, India is lamenting his departure! Bush has been termed the worst president and his popularity is the lowest. People will remember him as a cruel person, who has no feelings for human beings. How could India praise him in such a way?
By the way, I want to inform former Indian ambassador Naresh Chandra that G.W. Bush failed to tell the name of the Indian prime minister when asked during an interview!
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