The Other Voice

“Western powers pounding Libya’s defences will wind up in the dustbin of history.”
Libyan dictator Muammar Gadaffi.
“Any future Defense Secretary who advises the President to again send a big American land army into Asia or into the Middle East or Africa should have his head examined.”
U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.
“(The Armed Forces Special Powers Act is in force) within 20 km wide belt along the border with the state of Assam which is declared as ‘disturbed area’ by the Government of India .” (written)
Meghalaya Chief Minister Dr. Mukul Sangma.
“Advaniji believes that Prime Ministership is his birthright. Please wait another three and a half years for your next opportunity.”
Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh
“We will be talking to Indian billionaires about our pilanthropic activities and find out what they are doing.”
Microsoft co - founder Bill Gates
“India calls upon all parties to abjure violence and the use of threat and force to resolve the differences. I think the need of the hour is cessation of armed conflict”
India External Affairs Minister S.M Krishna speaking about Libya.

“India played well as a team and deserved victory. We were not good enough (to win). Going forward they will be pretty hard to beat. They will beat Pakistan in the semi final and go on to win the World Cup now.”
Australian Captain Ricky Ponting.