Title of this post should be "Mr Obama - The tour of India". At least that was what Indian media seemed to have established.
Obamania gripped terror-struck Mumbai.
Media talked non-stop about his visit from publishing pictures of Air Force One on Mumbai skies to landing to receiving the presidential brigade. All with running commentary. Thanks to internet and jobless journalists.
Once landed President Obama's charisma indeed won the hearts of billions. We should thank him. His visit created a chance to know about the families of those who lost their lives on 26/11. The extent of which could be seen in dedicated articles on family members who shook hands with him, who are otherwise invisible to the eyes of alert journalists. Sad to note that neither Indian politicians nor media got them to limelight. It is understandable. Politicians were busy planning their corruption tactics for the next scandal and media were busy with their next season of Bigg Boss. What a shame?
Had President Obama stayed a bit longer, the pronoun that represents him would have been capitalized despite where it appears in the sentence.
India celebrated PM Cameron more than President Obama. Mainly because the PM didn't possess diplomacy. He was very casual. He was also the first British premier to openly seek help from India. Kashmir and her problem creators were a major part of his speech. On the other hand, President Obama blurred the issue by not emphasizing it. Still he secured 50,000+ jobs for Americans. History indeed goes around in circles. Now Indians can proudly say, Americans steal our jobs.
President Obama: You have always been on the line that separates failure and success. Having known for our 'strict' grading system we give you a 'barely' passed grade although Americans have failed you. Congratulations. You must be proud of your achievement now. But, with this grade you may not even be able to secure a job in Indian call centers in two years. We often raise the IQ levels for jobs in India. Your Nobel will certainly not help. Work harder. India need a change in American perspective on economy, trade, security, and terrorism, together with a tiny backbone.
Change we can believe in, Can we?
Obamania gripped terror-struck Mumbai.
Media talked non-stop about his visit from publishing pictures of Air Force One on Mumbai skies to landing to receiving the presidential brigade. All with running commentary. Thanks to internet and jobless journalists.
Once landed President Obama's charisma indeed won the hearts of billions. We should thank him. His visit created a chance to know about the families of those who lost their lives on 26/11. The extent of which could be seen in dedicated articles on family members who shook hands with him, who are otherwise invisible to the eyes of alert journalists. Sad to note that neither Indian politicians nor media got them to limelight. It is understandable. Politicians were busy planning their corruption tactics for the next scandal and media were busy with their next season of Bigg Boss. What a shame?
Had President Obama stayed a bit longer, the pronoun that represents him would have been capitalized despite where it appears in the sentence.
India celebrated PM Cameron more than President Obama. Mainly because the PM didn't possess diplomacy. He was very casual. He was also the first British premier to openly seek help from India. Kashmir and her problem creators were a major part of his speech. On the other hand, President Obama blurred the issue by not emphasizing it. Still he secured 50,000+ jobs for Americans. History indeed goes around in circles. Now Indians can proudly say, Americans steal our jobs.
President Obama: You have always been on the line that separates failure and success. Having known for our 'strict' grading system we give you a 'barely' passed grade although Americans have failed you. Congratulations. You must be proud of your achievement now. But, with this grade you may not even be able to secure a job in Indian call centers in two years. We often raise the IQ levels for jobs in India. Your Nobel will certainly not help. Work harder. India need a change in American perspective on economy, trade, security, and terrorism, together with a tiny backbone.
Change we can believe in, Can we?
1 comment:
I found Obama quite enterprising. He spent almost an hour engaging with the youth of India, next generation of India. This is really great and this would have taken priority over so many things which he would have planned and not done within the time and budget constraints when his nation was spending 15 lakh per minute on his visit. Actions speak louder than words and what can be a better way than this. Can we expect our prime minister to take some time from his diary and engage with the youth of the nation so closely. He would not even bother.
Moreover, engaging with students was on Obama's priority list to understand the country's feelings which children are too naive to hide. Children are the best ones to speak to if you want to know the naive truth and the true feelings of the nation. This small action has really moved me personally and if I try to put myself in his shoes then I really wish I gather some wisdom which he already demonstrates.
It was a really an hyped visit. However, what we needed was to start the journey to success.
There are many intentionas of his visit like grouping with Asian nations to create anti-China groupism. But then this is again an action of a smart individual and we as a nation are not naive or weak to bow our heads in front of anybody today.
We need more Obama's today, not just in America but in India too.
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