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The L M Singhvi Chat

One can draw lessons from the experience of other countries but we have to understand our own problems and we have to find our own solutions. The welfare state in Britain is striving for greater efficiency and economic viability; that is perhaps a universally applicable general principle. But we have to apply a general principle to our own specific situation, and we have to make our welfare state more efficient, more citizen-friendly, and more cost-effective.

Mr Singhvi, how would you describe the second generation Indians in London, what kind of an attitude do they bear towards India. Surely, India mustn't be home for them like it is for their parents? What do you think?

Ahmed: I am glad to know that Melina whatever got her, er, marbles back!

How do you view Britain's hand in settling issues in Sri Lanka. Do you believe they are not in contact with the LTTE?

Will our future relationship be based on commerce rather than the relationship of nearly four hundred years? Are British businessmen as vexed with the inertia of our reforms as the Americans are?

Nandini: To make you less of a philistine, Melina Mercouri was the famous Greek actress who became minister for culture in the Papandreou administration. The Eligin Marbles refer too..heck, go and check for yourself.

I think the best part of our bilateral relationship is a mutual trust and respect. That was reflected, for instance, in the extradition treaty that we made in the Indo-British Partnership Initiative that we established. In the environmental partnership that we have established, many details can be given, but there is a constraint of time.

AHMED: Melina Mercouri only asked for the Elgin marbles, she did not get them back.

Ahmed: Melina lady lost her marbles... and trying to explain that you end up loosing your cool! Dangerous this, this explanation business! By the way where I should check it up? Any clue?

Is there any way one can stop the Anti-India activities taking place in some of the religious places in UK and US?

Someone earlier asked you about the Kashmir sentiment in England. The JKLF and other extremist groups seem confident that Labour will tilt their way. Do you believe that will happen? In our zest to cultivate the Tories, we appear to have forgotten Labour MPs completely and this appears to have backfired on us now. Is this not correct? Will Labour backbenchers cause India hassles on the Kashmir issue?

Due to other appointments, I will be able to answer only a couple of questions more.

Sir What do you think will the british monarchy survive?

(See, Ahmed! She hasn't got her marbles back!) Dr Sanghvi, could you answer me about this London-based culture society? I am sure NRIs like me can do our bit.. And tell me, how do we stand legally about getting back our marbles, swords and other things?

Mr Singhvi, how do you think the Conservatives are going to revive their party?

What a shame the high commissioner cannot spend time to exchange views on such an imporant issue, despite coming late. Indians will never change no matter whosoever they may be!

B: Exactly, my sentiments! But I am sure Dr Singhvi was only joking

Was Peter Bleach, the man behind the Purulia air drop, expecting to be arrested by the Indian authorities, as he claims?

BABU: We have never neglected any of the three parties; in fact, in this regard, we can claim that we have cultivated them all with a view to let them have a clear and correct picture of our concerns. In fact, the composition of the Indo-British Parliamentary Group is a good example of our equally pro-active relationship with the three political parties, with all of whom I have been personally in touch throughout.

Dr Sanghvi, could you answer me about this London-based culture society? I am sure NRIs like me can do our bit.. And tell me, how do we stand legally about getting back our marbles, swords and other things?

HC sir, is your job going to be tougher?

Dr Singhvi..? Ditched us????????????

B: Our relationship has to be multidimensional. Commerce is an important component of international relationships, but then, there are political and cultural aspects which are equally important. Moreover, we must develop people-to-people relationship through educational and civic institutions.

Thank you very much. If there are any more questions, please do not hesitate to put them to me at our next meeting. Until we meet again...

Hi Com Sir, how Will Mr Blare work with all these women around him?

HC sir, please come back and answer my questions? hell!!

Is there any way one can stop the Anti-India activities taking place in some of the religious places in UK and US? What steps are you taking in UK regarding this as a HC?

hello there are you truly gone? boo hoooQQ!