Obama’s Visit Brings Hope??

We all know what happened over the last few days, the News Channels were all covering the visit of the US President Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama. So much of drama existed before the President step his foot, with the 2 city’s who were waiting to welcome him were getting ready for his visit. Cleaning and painting the pavements and the roads where he was supposed to visit and all that.

I was seriously shocked at the kind of security and protection given to the President, starting from the fighter Jets accompanying the Air Force 1 through the entire voyage, the Choppers and the Bullet Proof vehicles and the 100’s of soldiers deployed for their Presidents visit. Such is the might of the leader of the World’s most powerful nation. No other leader in the world would have such facilities and protection however simple the person is. The US Govt had spend a whopping $200 million (Rs 900 crore approx) per day on Obama's visit to the country some of which included the security preparations and the entire booking of Hotel Maurya Sheraton in Delhi.I was just thinking to myself as to why not stay in that 5 star facilty machine The “Air Force One”.

I was fortunate enough to see the then President of India, APJ Abdul Kalam a few years back and was just comparing the same with that of the US President. Dr Kalam was just a few metres away who was accompanied by only a few security vehicles.

Now, Keeping aside the security I was surprised at the kind of simplicity Obama showcased in that interaction with the students of St. Xaviers and security wasn’t that a big one, but insiders revealed that out of the 300 students who were let inside the hall, each one was looked upon by militiary personnel on top of the building which was covered with Black curtains. Now this is something the media did not know or might thought it wasn’t necessary to show it to the world. The interaction went on well in the very typical Obama way wherein the questions which were very sensitive were answered smartly unlike George Bush who did not look at the impacts it would have in future.

Barack did his homework before coming into India by getting to know whatever is happening in India and increased his General Knowledge when it came to the Indian History and Culture which was evident from the Historic Speech he gave in the Parliament. He started the speech with a “Namaste”and many Indians who happened to hear his eloquent speech live were spellbound and it captured the hearts of the Indian population especially the young one’s where he stressed on the importance of the Indian Youth.

He was quoted as saying “You (young Indians) are future leaders, future educators, entrepreneurs and future electors. More than half of all Indians are under 30 years old. It is a great statistic. Every single child holds promise of greatness.” This is something every young Indian is not aware of ie like around 60 crores are under 30 years old which is a staggering figure as compared to any other country in the world. What we youngsters have to take into mind here is the never ending competition which will exist for the many years to come with India becoming a Developed Nation.

Obama’s other statement which I was very impressed was “How do you want to make the world a better place? This is your century to shape. There are powerful examples before you.” We are the people who will be leading the nation in the years to come and its our responsibility to make sure that whatever we do we do it for the sustenance of the country and the world. Obama’s on their visit to a High school in Mumbai were amazed at the students stressing on the importance of Global Warming and they were not only concerned about India, but the World as a whole

The $10 Billion deal is a gift to the Indians from the US President and it comes at a time when India is almost there at the next step to reach the ‘Developed Nation’ title. This can be used as a foundation for that great phase for India. A promise to the permenant seat at the UN Security Council is made but who knows if it will become a reality. India after that will be a country looked upon by many nations.

I don’t know if the promised made will be implemented but then Obama has indeed won the hearts of Millions of Indians!!

My formula: Don’t wait for US to give away the benefits, instead go by the respective countries Economic Policies which will built the strenght by itself like how our neighbouring country China did!!

Lets hope for the best and see to it that the promises by US are made!!