Indian official refuses to be civil at the ICJ

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Indian official refuses to be civil at the ICJ
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Deepak Mittal, an official of India’s Ministry of External Affairs, refused to shake the outstretched hand of Mohammad Faisal, Pakistan’s DG for South Asia and SAARC.

Amid rising tensions, delegations from India and Pakistan came face to face at the International Court of Justice on Monday. This display of passive-aggressive hostility highlighted the tense atmosphere which pervaded the proceedings.

Mr. Mittal had previously shaken hands with Pakistan’s Attorney General but then refused to shake Mr. Faisal’s offering a namaskar instead.

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This goes to show the depth of animosity which has penetrated the relations between Pakistan and India. Even at an international forum, representatives are not civil.

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Indian official refuses to be civil at the ICJ

 

[surya kiran]

A namaskar is an Indian way of greeting, equivalent to a handshake. Sensationalisation of non event. I guess its a boring day in the newsroom.

 

[third eye]

It would have been uncivil if he had looked away & not acknowledged the Pak official at all.

But then considering the source of this article its ok - nothing better can be expected.

Declining standards of journalism.

 

[Randiana2012]

A namaskar is an Indian way of greeting, equivalent to a handshake. Sensationalisation of non event. I guess its a boring day in the newsroom.

Next time, take time to read the Article.

Mr. Mittal had previously shaken hands with Pakistan’s Attorney General but then refused to shake Mr. Faisal’s offering a namaskar instead.

 

[Pakistan First]

Declining standards of journalism.

Yes indeed. Arnab ghuswami is a living testimony of that.

 

[NakedLunch]

A namaskar is an Indian way of greeting, equivalent to a handshake. Sensationalisation of non event. I guess its a boring day in the newsroom.

But Modi makes a point of shaking the hands of white Westerners and even forcing them to hug him. If you want to make excuses at least put some thought into it.

 

[surya kiran]

But Modi makes a point of shaking the hands of white Westerners and even forcing them to hug him. If you want to make excuses at least put some thought into it.

Next time we should have a laid down rules on what is considered as hello, bye, see you soon also......

Next time, take time to read the Article.

what about it....next time article will say, they were going towards the loo, then turned in another direction. We can then call it as India Pakistan refuse to take a dump together.

 

[Laozi]

Every Indian has a Right to choose his Namaste and Handshake Partners

 

[graphican]

A namaskar is an Indian way of greeting, equivalent to a handshake. Sensationalisation of non event. I guess its a boring day in the newsroom.

Indian way of greeting only came to his mind the second time? First time was he representing Pakistan?

 

[Fledgingwings]

No big surprise!

 

[Morpheus]

No surprise there. indians are acting like spoiled child, who does not get its way.

 

[Blue Marlin]

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Every Indian has a Right to choose his Namaste and Handshake Partners

he could have simply reached out and shook his hand.

 

[surya kiran]

Indian way of greeting only came to his mind the second time? First time was he representing Pakistan?

Who knows who cares. Its making a mountain of a mole hill.

he could have simply reached out and shook his hand.

Why? do the Brits always say namaste when they come to India? Or do they do aadab when they go to Pakistan? And if they don't its not taken as an offence. Its a matter of preference.

 

[Roybot]

Whats wrong with Namaste, first the fake accent, now fake etiquette !

 

[ShoutB]

Nothing wrong in Namaste it's our way!