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Let it be said once & for all, Modi is Mahayogi! He stands firmly on centreground. To win, we need to use correct language, and cancel the venomous sophisticated semantic of global lies & manacled thought. Our ancient heritage is about Dharma, synonymous with Freedom.

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Well said— we need to be firm, frank, but polite.

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I think this is just a political prostitution on part of Obama. He probably is paid by some group to say this.

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America is no country to lecture on human rights, morality, peace etc etc. But at the same time, let us not be overwhelmed/fooled by it. It wants to tackle China and wants to use India as a tool. America is the most selfish country in the world. It will use you as long as you are useful only. See Pakistan. It used Pakistan against USSR in Afghanistan and abandoned after it's usefulness is over. Too many examples. Hope n pray that India does not fall to America's trap.

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Being Unapologetic in what we do to secure Broad National Interest is the Way to Go. China apperantly has done everything from Uyghur Persecution to Covid to Spying. Gives Two Hoots to this Western Cronies !!

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Absolutely. Let us be unapologetic – let them call it brazen.

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The tragedy is that of our Indian crabs who are trying to create or seize opportunities to malign India; Every country has its own internal problems that need to be addressed through relevant forums. At a world stage, we need to present a joint majestic picture; It is dangerously foolish to highlight any real or imaginary issues and seek outside intervention. Our years of Indian history is replete with such instances where in Outsiders - be it Mughals, Portuguese, French or British invaders have brought down resplendent Indian empires

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Very articulate and a nice read article.

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Success wins false friends and true enemies, it is said.. While the state extends invitation, media ( read CNN, Washington Post) and certain section have been continuously indulged in commenting and bringing down any special position that India might have reached. US itself has taken a very suspicious view of Muslims and anybody from any part of the world safe subject to intense hardships. It's not clear why they think they can sit on judgement on other countries and they internal matter.. Time to realise India: Today they are fleecing you for countering China, tomorrow it could be Pakistan to counter you... No need to go gung ho on the grand reception or to get perturbed by an irrelevant Ex. President airing his views with a strategic outlook... There is always a hidden agenda always..

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Thanks for reading and posting your comment. Very interesting perspective.

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“He was paid 4 million dollars for this.

Scandal in US.”

A friend sent me in this private message.

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Obama's comments regarding making the Muslim community feel secure in their own country are true. The minority community has a trust deficit in the Modi Government. More importantly, what is to be read between the lines is that Biden was Obama's running mate during Presidential elections. Maybe this comment is planned and not an impromptu remark.

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I am dwelling more on if the Muslims of India trust Modi or not? Obama's statement is just 1 part.

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Sir,

Yours is a hypothetical question. We may never have a precise answer. Moreover, the trust equation will vary from time to time and from place to place.

Having said that, the current narrative, of course, is that Muslims in India tend to vote for political parties other than the BJP, under the leadership of Narendra Modi. But then we can never generalise hundred percent.

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I respect your perspective.

This explanation has been doing the rounds in the social media to the effect that the interview was engineered by the Biden Administration wanted to convey a few things to PM Modi indirectly, so as not to spoil the bonhomie that had otherwise built up, as result of the State Visit.

But trust me, Americans are very frank people, especially behind closed doors. They are fully capable of telling the Indian side what they feel.

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Furthermore, it is worth noting that the Trump Administration had previously implemented a travel ban affecting individuals from primarily Muslim nations such as Iran, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen, including those who had already been issued US visas, although it was prima facie unconstitutional. This serves as a reminder that the US State Department prioritizes its own national interests above all else and does not necessarily engage in delicate or contrived manoeuvres when it comes to the realpolitik of international diplomacy. Therefore, it is advisable not to be misled by seemingly smooth and specious arguments and assume that Obama's remarks necessarily reflect hidden intentions of the Biden Administration.

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SIR, what about the lives lost in the farmers protest, corona crises in the country despite of the warnings issued by the w.h.o. man kept the country running and the consequences were faced by everyone , what about the stupid decisions taken by his administration be it the the notebandi, what about caa nrc acts passed, what about gauri lankesh , bilkis bano, nuh violence , cow vigilante , gujarat riots, now they are targeting the muslim community next in line are the sikhs and online trolling of the sikh community has already started what about the basic fundamental features of the constitution being violated , tempering with the soul of the nation by buying off mlas like they are in an animal fair,what about selling of the state owned companies to big private players and mainly what about CUTTING WAGES OF THE MGNREGA EMPLOYEES ...When we say that india achieved great heights in international stage and applaud modi for doing so then we are gravely mistaken as this incline in india's economy or at the global stage would have happened with or without modi due to present tensions in the world and india being a biggest market population wise.A person should never applaud for the well performance for the nation even if a single community feels threatened by residing in it. Even if today we are in majority or aren't concerned about the things happening to other communities we could never stay calm as the next target could easily be painted on our backs next......

MAN IS TRYING TO BUILD A VERY BEAUTIFUL BUILDING ON THE OUTSIDE WITHOUT GIVING OUTMOST IMPORTANCE TO THE FOUNDATION OF OUR NATION,,,

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