Why is Sant Singh Chatwal famous?

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Feb 27 2005, 00:00 IST
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Sant Singh Chatwal jumps at the offer of kichdri and jeera aloo for lunch at the Taj Palace. So what if he’s the owner of the $750 million hotel chain Hampshire Hotels and Resorts Bombay Palace and has lived in America for 25 years? “My tastes remain the same and I feel strongly rooted to my land of birth.”

Mr Chatwal’s visit to India last week had a fascinating purpose: to facilitate Senator Hillary Clinton’s visit to India. “Though private, the visit’s significance cannot be underestimated,” says Mr Chatwal. “It could give a boost to the economic growth of the country.”

Besides, she could be the next US president. A recent American survey revealed that her people are finally ready to accept a woman president and Senator Clinton’s name tops the list of probable women candidates.

Meanwhile, in her three days in New Delhi, she met the Prime Minister, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and other senior leaders besides corporate kahunas like Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra.

“Senator Clinton’s visit is not for any personal purpose,” he clarifies. “I wanted her to see the changes India was undergoing. Anyway, it’s not a secret that the Clintons feel much for India and are emotionally attached to this country. My only selfish motive is to see India grow stronger, as it will give us a better image,” adds Mr Chatwal, one of the biggest fundraisers for the Democrats. “Senator Clinton came to my home in New York last week and declared she was on

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Dharampreet Singh | 11-Jan-2013Reply | Forward
O Balleee guru.. Kush kartia...

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JIMMY | 19-Dec-2010Reply | Forward
sant chatwal is frm our city faridkot. v r proud for that. one day i will b in his place. plz note it. ANGAD SINGH

Sri Sant Singh-Visionery

Mrinal | 23-Sep-2010Reply | Forward
From: MRINAL Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 11:45 AM To: contact@hampshire.com Subject: Per Kind Attn:Mr.Sant Singh Chatwal,PERSONAL Respected Sir, It was a Great Challenge which got you to the best in life ! And so the journey of any visionary who has the aims in life, commitment to the family and society back home do the best in any Endeavour . My salute to you and your parents. With best wishes, Mrinal Kanti Chakraborty General Manager, Hotel Highway, Tinsukia,Assam,India. Cell: 91 9954999934, 91 033 25923278 WEB:www.hoteltinsukia.com

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