Violence in north east Delhi.
Stone pelting was resorted at Maujpur - Babarpur Metro Stationto after clashes between pro and anti-CAA protestors entered the second day. Vehicles were burnt, houses and shops set ablaze by arsonists.
Four people, including Delhi Police Head Constable Ratanlal were killed and about 35 others were injured.
Shame on us! It's a clear attempt to bring a bad name to India especially when the US President is on an official visit.
The perpetrators of the crime should be rounded up and legal action initiated so that a quick remedial pill is administered to prevent the episode from spilling over.
The present state is simply not acceptable!
* * *
The Visits of US Presidents Over The Years.
Trump is the 7th US President to come calling. For the first 53 years since India's independence, only three US Presidents made official visits to India. But since 2000, every American President has visited the country at least once during his term.
1. Dwight D Eisenhower. 1959.
The visit in the thick of the Cold War, helped break some of the frost caused by India's neutrality
as head of the Non-Aligned Movement. It softened views in US that India was pro-USSR, though
the distrust was to linger for many more years.
2. Richard Nixon. 1969.
He hoped to ease tensions with Indira Gandhi, again over India's leading role in NAM. Ties
nosedived in 1971 when Nixon supported Pakistan for its role in secret diplomacy with China.
India's friendship treaty with the USSR was also an issue.
3. Jimmy Carter. 1978.
There was no chemistry between Carter and Morarji Desai. Leak of Carter telling an aide that
Desai should be given a "cold and blunt" message over N-issues did not help. Desai refused to
consider signing the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
4. Bill Clinton. 2000.
The visit was significant, breaking a 22-year gap and came after his crucial intervention in the
Kargil war when he asked Nawaz Sharif to withdraw Pakistani troops. It was the beginning of a
correction of US's pro-Pakistan tilt. He was feted in Parliament and danced with village women.
5. George W Bush. 2006.
He was the best US President India ever had., said Forbes magazine. Bush's single minded and
uncluttered approach saw him set aside the powerful anti-proliferation lobby in India and sign the
deal that ended India's nuclear isolation. It legitimised India's nuclear deterrent and allowed civil
nuclear co-operation.
6. Barack Obama. 2010 and 2015.
On his first visit in 2010, he backed India's quest for a seat on the UN Security Council and trade
and defence were highlights. He shared a good equation with Manmohan Singh. He was equally,
if not more, at ease with Narendra Modi and in 2015 came for R-day.
Tailpiece.
Had got up at my usual time, walked towards Rajah hospital to have the fasting blood sugar test done. Consequently, could not attend little Advait's 'annaprashna' which took place before 0800 hrs. Went for the post-prandial blood sugar test at 0930 hrs. Meanwhile, two washing machinexes were initiated in between.
Went to town to get a few jobs done. Meanwhile, the plumber-cum-electrician was called up to rectify three defects.
Rema and Padmakumar had arrived at lunchtime and it was a nice get together. In the evening, we'd gone to the Chovvalloor Siva- Parvathy kshetram where a puja was fixed up for the next 12 Mondays, in Achu's name.
On our return, we'd bought sundries from the supermarket and thereafter, it was a boisterous evening!
Stone pelting was resorted at Maujpur - Babarpur Metro Stationto after clashes between pro and anti-CAA protestors entered the second day. Vehicles were burnt, houses and shops set ablaze by arsonists.
Four people, including Delhi Police Head Constable Ratanlal were killed and about 35 others were injured.
Shame on us! It's a clear attempt to bring a bad name to India especially when the US President is on an official visit.
The perpetrators of the crime should be rounded up and legal action initiated so that a quick remedial pill is administered to prevent the episode from spilling over.
The present state is simply not acceptable!
* * *
The Visits of US Presidents Over The Years.
Trump is the 7th US President to come calling. For the first 53 years since India's independence, only three US Presidents made official visits to India. But since 2000, every American President has visited the country at least once during his term.
1. Dwight D Eisenhower. 1959.
The visit in the thick of the Cold War, helped break some of the frost caused by India's neutrality
as head of the Non-Aligned Movement. It softened views in US that India was pro-USSR, though
the distrust was to linger for many more years.
2. Richard Nixon. 1969.
He hoped to ease tensions with Indira Gandhi, again over India's leading role in NAM. Ties
nosedived in 1971 when Nixon supported Pakistan for its role in secret diplomacy with China.
India's friendship treaty with the USSR was also an issue.
3. Jimmy Carter. 1978.
There was no chemistry between Carter and Morarji Desai. Leak of Carter telling an aide that
Desai should be given a "cold and blunt" message over N-issues did not help. Desai refused to
consider signing the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
4. Bill Clinton. 2000.
The visit was significant, breaking a 22-year gap and came after his crucial intervention in the
Kargil war when he asked Nawaz Sharif to withdraw Pakistani troops. It was the beginning of a
correction of US's pro-Pakistan tilt. He was feted in Parliament and danced with village women.
5. George W Bush. 2006.
He was the best US President India ever had., said Forbes magazine. Bush's single minded and
uncluttered approach saw him set aside the powerful anti-proliferation lobby in India and sign the
deal that ended India's nuclear isolation. It legitimised India's nuclear deterrent and allowed civil
nuclear co-operation.
6. Barack Obama. 2010 and 2015.
On his first visit in 2010, he backed India's quest for a seat on the UN Security Council and trade
and defence were highlights. He shared a good equation with Manmohan Singh. He was equally,
if not more, at ease with Narendra Modi and in 2015 came for R-day.
Tailpiece.
Had got up at my usual time, walked towards Rajah hospital to have the fasting blood sugar test done. Consequently, could not attend little Advait's 'annaprashna' which took place before 0800 hrs. Went for the post-prandial blood sugar test at 0930 hrs. Meanwhile, two washing machinexes were initiated in between.
Went to town to get a few jobs done. Meanwhile, the plumber-cum-electrician was called up to rectify three defects.
Rema and Padmakumar had arrived at lunchtime and it was a nice get together. In the evening, we'd gone to the Chovvalloor Siva- Parvathy kshetram where a puja was fixed up for the next 12 Mondays, in Achu's name.
On our return, we'd bought sundries from the supermarket and thereafter, it was a boisterous evening!
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