05-25-2004, 08:16 PM
The only consolation is that he can do little damage in this ministry. What <b>composite </b>culture is he gong to promote ?
The one thing that i have noticed is the old bravado and arrogance of the Congress is gone. I do not know whether this is good or bad but it is clear, that the tail (CPM) is wagging the dog.
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IANS[ MONDAY, MAY 24, 2004 08:14:29 PM ]
NEW DELHI : Confessing he was no "culture vulture", S Jaipal Reddy who took over as culture minister on Monday said he would like to project India 's ancient and composite culture that had benefited from all sections of society.
"I am no connoisseur or cognoscenti of culture," Reddy told reporters as he took charge of the ministry along with information and broadcasting.
"But I know India is a proud, ancient and glorious civilisation that has benefited from all sections of society. We need to project our ancient, <b>composite</b> culture."
Almost appearing to defend his charge, Reddy wished this ministry were taken as seriously as it was in France .
"I wish we could understand culture as politicians do in France . Culture is a very prestigious and important portfolio in France ."
The one thing that i have noticed is the old bravado and arrogance of the Congress is gone. I do not know whether this is good or bad but it is clear, that the tail (CPM) is wagging the dog.
<!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->I'm no culture connoisseur: Reddy<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd--><i>Then why are you in charge of the ministry ?</i>
IANS[ MONDAY, MAY 24, 2004 08:14:29 PM ]
NEW DELHI : Confessing he was no "culture vulture", S Jaipal Reddy who took over as culture minister on Monday said he would like to project India 's ancient and composite culture that had benefited from all sections of society.
"I am no connoisseur or cognoscenti of culture," Reddy told reporters as he took charge of the ministry along with information and broadcasting.
"But I know India is a proud, ancient and glorious civilisation that has benefited from all sections of society. We need to project our ancient, <b>composite</b> culture."
Almost appearing to defend his charge, Reddy wished this ministry were taken as seriously as it was in France .
"I wish we could understand culture as politicians do in France . Culture is a very prestigious and important portfolio in France ."