Indian PM Narendra Modi and Israeli PM Netanyahu pose for photographers after the latter arrived in New Delhi. — AFP

Mixed emotions as Israeli PM Netanyahu visits India

While Indian PM Modi was all smiles, several rights and religious groups staged protests, urging Netanyahu to “go back!”
Dawn.com Published January 16, 2018

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for the first visit by an Israeli leader to India in 15 years, promising closer ties with the regional power.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Netanyahu's visit, telling his counterpart: "Your visit to India is historic and special. It will further cement the close friendship between our nations."

While the Modi administration was all smiles at Netanyahu's surprise six-day visit, the same cannot be said about several religious and human rights groups, who took to the streets to register their protest, urging the Israeli premier to "go back!"

Indian PM Narendra Modi welcomes Israeli PM Netanyahu on his arrival at the Air Force Station in New Delhi — AFP
Indian PM Narendra Modi welcomes Israeli PM Netanyahu on his arrival at the Air Force Station in New Delhi — AFP

Israeli PM Netanyahu speaks to media as Indian PM Modi look on during a ceremonial reception at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi — AFP
Israeli PM Netanyahu speaks to media as Indian PM Modi look on during a ceremonial reception at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi — AFP

Indian PM Modi hugs Israeli PM Netanyahu during a press conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi — AFP
Indian PM Modi hugs Israeli PM Netanyahu during a press conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi — AFP

Protesters hold placards and shout slogans during a protest against the visit of Israeli PM Netanyahu in Mumbai. — AP
Protesters hold placards and shout slogans during a protest against the visit of Israeli PM Netanyahu in Mumbai. — AP

Protesters hold black flags and shout slogans during a protest against the visit of Israeli PM Netanyahu in Mumbai — AP
Protesters hold black flags and shout slogans during a protest against the visit of Israeli PM Netanyahu in Mumbai — AP

Policemen reinforce barricades during a protest by members of India’s various left parties and civilians against the visit of Israeli PM Netanyahu — AP
Policemen reinforce barricades during a protest by members of India’s various left parties and civilians against the visit of Israeli PM Netanyahu — AP

People hold placards during a protest by members of India’s various left parties and civilians against the visit of Israeli PM Netanyahu — AP
People hold placards during a protest by members of India’s various left parties and civilians against the visit of Israeli PM Netanyahu — AP

People hold placards during a protest by members of India’s various left parties and civilians against the visit of Israeli PM Netanyahu — AP
People hold placards during a protest by members of India’s various left parties and civilians against the visit of Israeli PM Netanyahu — AP

A protestor waves Palestinian flag as Indian police barricades a road during a protest by members of India’s various left parties and civilians — AP
A protestor waves Palestinian flag as Indian police barricades a road during a protest by members of India’s various left parties and civilians — AP

Comments (17) Closed
Adnan
Jan 16, 2018 07:59pm
sane voices
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad
Jan 17, 2018 01:48am
Birds of feather, flock together.
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gain
Jan 17, 2018 08:05am
Its called democracy.
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CRICKET LOVER
Jan 17, 2018 08:25am
Two Satans joining hands.
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Vish
Jan 17, 2018 11:17am
Nice Pictures DAWN
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Maqbool Elahi
Jan 17, 2018 12:47pm
@Vish The agency is France based Associated Press (AP). However, Pictures are immaculate indeed.
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Mark sebastin
Jan 17, 2018 06:49pm
hardly 200-300 Protested , but Crores of people really liked and enjoyed . we love israel ...
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Rashid
Jan 17, 2018 08:03pm
The world is increasingly becoming bi-polar. On one side are the aggressors, on the other is the Resistance front. InshaAllah the Resistance front will be victorious.
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sarfraaz dhamrah
Jan 18, 2018 09:31am
Two devils, two killers mingling.
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sarfraaz dhamrah
Jan 18, 2018 09:34am
Modi is closest to those who r killers of innocents.
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Jay
Jan 18, 2018 10:37am
Union of Modi & Netandyahu means continuation of occupation and suppression of human rights!
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skp
Jan 18, 2018 05:52pm
@Rashid No
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rajkumar
Jan 18, 2018 05:58pm
the cpim will protest,for there are approx 33 % Muslims in Kerala and 25 % in West Bengal so their vote is needed to come to power,as regards people claiming here to be holy cows,pls look into your history an then we may have a talk.
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ad
Jan 19, 2018 02:33am
strange that a group of people should find solidarity with another group thousands of miles away based on cult following.
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BK
Jan 19, 2018 06:03am
@rajkumar . Rightly said.
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Hindustani
Jan 19, 2018 09:56am
When you are famous, you definitely have haters :)
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cricket fan
Jan 19, 2018 08:16pm
After seeing these photos, I would never vote for the communists.
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