The selected candidate is a well known RTI activist associated with
the ruling Indian National Congress Party from the populous state of
Uttar Pradesh, the home state of Jahawar Lal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and
Sonia Gandhi.
THE PRESS attache to Indian Ambassador to the United States briefed
reporters in advance of the impending State visit by India's Prime
Minister that the next Central Information Commissioner shall be a
woman.
The selected candidate is a well known RTI activist associated with
the ruling Indian National Congress Party from the populous state of
Uttar Pradesh, the home state of Jahawar Lal Nehru, Indira Gandhi and
Sonia Gandhi.
His Excellency said that there could be no better gift than this to
people of India on Indiraji's birth anniversary. The formal
announcement is expected shortly after a meeting including the Leader
of India's opposition L K Advani. The meeting, which will take place
almost a month after incumbent CIC Wajahat Habibullah resigned, is
being looked forward to by RTI activists who are demanding
transparency in the selection process and pressing for the appointment
of a non-bureaucrat to the post. The PM-Advani meeting to finalise the
name for the coveted post was to take place on October 27, but it was
deferred with the authorities citing no reason.
Other names tipped for consideration included Civil Aviation Secretary
M Madhavan Nambiar, AN Tiwari, noted environmentalist Dr Shekhar
Singh, IGP Kiran Bedi and Oscar nominated actor Amir Khan.
Press breifing
President Obama will host Dr Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India
at the White House on November 24, for an official state visit. This
visit will be the first state visit of the administration and will
highlight the strong and growing strategic partnership between the
United States and India, and the friendship between the American and
Indian people.
During the visit, the two leaders are expected to discuss a range of
global, regional and bilateral issues of shared interest and common
concern. The two leaders are also likely to discuss the strategic
dialogue that was launched in July and review progress made in the
dialogue.
President and Mrs Obama will also host Prime Minister Singh and Mrs
Kaur for an official state dinner on the night of November 24.
President Obama looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Singh to
Washington and working with him to strengthen and enhance their
partnership for the benefit of the people of both nations and the
world.
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