Its nice to hear this from you Mr. president. Thanks for your friendly gesture.

President Obama was very gracious in wishing the citizens of India on the celebration of Republic Day. I know these greetings come from the heart and he means what he says and he says what he means. President Obama believes in the ideals of Mahatama Gandhi and in general the peaceful attitude of Indian people and Indian Government. We, living in States for over 50 years dont see bullying India by the U.S. Government or its people. USA is very respectful and grateful to India for having its elite help USA progress in the pursuit of liberty and justice. Its only India and USA who can rightfully claim and boast of electing its leaders from left behind minorities. Lets encourage President Obama to work togather in bringing peace in the Indian subcontinent and middle east region. Bravo, President Obama. We are there with you whenver you call upon us for the cause of rightousness and truth and peace.

Well Mr.USA we are not interested in listen to your words of bulling in India and our politician. Anyway our politician are stupid. If you think India is your friend then what is the reason you support Pakistan. Well this is buisness game if pakistan had not supported in the afganistan/pakistan border then you will declare pakistan as terror state. We are not stupid we all know that.

Sir,We welcome the Obama's claims of a robust amicability between India and America. In reality, the economic interdependence leaves us with no choice but to grow together. Surely, this would help India and America both. At the same time, this leaves Pakistan in the lurch of her economic survival. Pakistan's deserves attention and even support for it shows some political stability with democracy restored after a long gap. However, no compromise in the war against terror!K V AtriyaFreelancer

Obama said: " Together, we celebrate our shared belief in democracy, liberty, pluralism, and religious tolerance."The question is can friends find time to sit down

I Completely agree Mr. President, the two biggest plural, diverse and vibrant democracies are natural allies. But what has been practiced thus far is myopic hypocrisy and soft bullying. Indian interests are severely undermined and at times subverted in cold blood. We hope better in you President.

Is it? then why US has been providing billions of dollers of millitary and non-millitary aid to (NA)PAKISTAN for last 60 years?It's not too late Mr. President... Action speaks better than words you must have heard. We don't need your money... just stop funding our neiboughring terror state.

at last there is one american president who has realised what india, obama better than bush, for bush did not even know where india is located geographically, hope this sends a good signal to our neighbours who are meddling into our country matters.

The real question is whether the US has better friends than India in the region. The previous administration unfortunately answered that question with a "YES" and gave billions of dollars to Pakistan. Does Obama have the courage to now stand up and do whats right ?

OBAMA administration and Policy makers should resolve ASAP increasing of H1-B VISA numbers in all categories incl. healthcare , Expand business contracts ON-shore, Off-shore and Out-sourcing with INDIAN Inc. while toeing the line of thinking of America's businessmen, improve people's to peoples contacts thru' more cultural and tourism exchanges between two countries especially as US $ commands and Indian rupee has weakened. Even exports potential of Engineering goods incl. Auto-ancilliries should be given big boost. REGARDS

Great Message from Obama!! Now Indian people needs to wake up and establish law and order in the country, correct the corrupt political system and encourage the growth of people who are left behind and still not the part of Bapu's dream.

It will not be too long for Obama to realise that India deos not deserve such frriendship.

AMERICA IS NOT ANYWHERE FAVOURING AMYWHERE, ANYMORE. iNDIA SHOULD KEEPON GOING HER OWN AGENDA AGAINST PAKISTAN AND ITS FREINDLY COUNTRIES.

Congrates to all Indians. America is your best friend as one true democracy loves another true democracy, represented by people from various religions and cultures.

in the very long run, there can be no better friend of India than China and other of India's neighbouring countries, distant countries can be to a lesser or larger extent be a bit distant friends but can never be the closest friends. It is in the long term interest of India that India plays the American card with caution and care. Except their faithful poodle-our former colonial masters, the US had never maintained constant close and friendly relation with any country in the world simply because international relations can never be closer unless they are based on a moral ideology, the US is absolutely hallow when it comes to well recognised moral ideology unless the Chinese or communists for that matter.It is sad that the US's marriage of convenience with India is going to hurt India badly and antagonize our neighbours and when our going getting rough with them the US will forsake us and make us fight our own wars,

thats probably the first time a US president greeting us on our republic day occasion. A new era of Indo-US relations. May God bless both India and the USA.

Within a week after taking over the emperorship of the world’s greatest terrorist empire,, Obama has started to bluff the world to achieve his country’s political, military and strategic goals. He says India has the best friend in America that had been the historical but dubious statements that American presidents had been making all the time. Marcos of Philippines, Shah of Iran, Gamal Nasser of Egypt, Saddam Hussein of Iraq, Noriega of Panama, Parviz Musharaf of Pakistan, Norodom Sihounok of Cambodia and leaders of Honduras, Venezuela, Haiti, Nicaragua, Mexico and several others were declared as the best friends of USA until they slavishly toed the American line, but once the red line is crossed the third line of American defence---the economic hit men, should it fail the second line of defence --the CIA or the direct action strategy that is constructive chaos and destructive wars take over to change the Administration of countries.Indian communist party has the golden opportunity

There are just words of pleasantries out of courtesy. The test would be whether USA insists on including Kashmir on any talks about terrorism originating from Pakistan and also whether India can firmly resist that pressure politely. India must watch out that USA under Obama and Democrats would not return to hyphenation of India-Pak relations. In these circumstances, India must not hesitate to suspend any bilateral improvement in Indo-US relationship until a different administration takes office at Whitehouse in 4 or 8 years’ time.

Thanks for your warmth and kindness. It is certainly reassuring to know that the greatest nation on earth today has such high regards for our country and countrymen.

It's nice to see that Mr.Obama greeted India on it's 60th Republic Day

Hear Hear! Long live the Indo-US friendship. The US and India have a lot to offer each other - and there are plenty of opportunities for these 2 leading nations to lead the world towards peace, despite the many challenges that remain.

Since Independence the so called leaders of our country(Congress leaders predominantly) embraced what is called NAM which is really not worth even a paisa even earlier and even todayworld.It is a tragedy that we had such poor minded and dull witted leaders(Except Sri L B Shastri).Our foreign policy was no policy at all.It's high time our political leaders showed some pragmatism and started fostering relationship with nations which matter to us.Today India has a friend in Barak Obama and I hope our friend's in New delhi will not miss this opportunity, by rise will above the NAM mentality and do that which is right for the nation rather than taking a doing-nothing-appease-all-approach tredded till now.

Obama, we Hindu's and Indians like you too.But becareful of the likes of VHP, Bajrang Dal etc. they are a photo copy og Al-Qaida.

Beautiful message from Obama. Happy Republic Day to all Indians!!! JAI HIND

It is true that there are many things common between the two democracies.However statement by US president sounds one sided. India is a friend of all peace loving countries and know to defend itself on its own. This is the era of strategic partnership as far as supreme national interest are concerned but India will not be junior partner of any nation. We want to work with all major powers on equal terms and secure peace and prosperity for all countries in the world. It is in the interest of all nations for the same same reason that security council should be expanded and country like india should get the membership that it deserves. We have impeccable record in all UN missions and will continue the same whether we are member of UNSC but sooner the better. Jai Hind