Barack Obama in Delhi Highlights: From Modi, Manmohan to dal and tech, what ex US president said

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Barack Obama in Delhi: Hailing the relationship that India and US share, Obama said, US Constitution and India’s Constitution begin with the same words “We The People,” we have a common set of values.” (Image: Reuters)

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Barack Obama in Delhi: Speaking about Democracy and its role, former US president said, The most important office in a democracy is not of the President, Prime Minister or Mayor – it is of the citizen. (Image: Reuters)

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Barack Obama in Delhi: Speaking about the rising role of India in global politics over recent years, Obama said, “India has to play a larger role not only in Asia but the world stage too.”(Image: PTI)

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Barack Obama in Delhi: Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former US president said, "I like Narendra Modi. He has a vision for the country that he is implementing and modernising India’s democracy." He further said that he was also great friends with former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who modernised Indian economy. (Image: Twitter/ @narendramodi)

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Barack Obama in Delhi: Expressing his concern over terrorism, he said, this is everyone’s problem. Speaking about 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, the ex- US president said that the United States was moved moved by the horrific incident. (Image: PTI)

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Addressing a Town Hall here, attended by a few hundred changemakers from the country, he also asserted that modern gadgets cannot replace the importance of teachers in education. (PTI)

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Barack Obama in Delhi: Speaking of Technology and its use, Obama said, Technology is incredible but it has its limits. He further said, During his election campaign, social media had played an important part. "We were using MySpace back then. Facebook, Twitter did not exist – that’s how old I am. (Image: Reuters)

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Barack Obama in Delhi: While talking about change, he said, “Change is a slow process. It took 20 years to see the effects of ending racial segregation in the US after a Supreme Court verdict. We have to accept that change is hard. So divide your problems into bite-sized pieces and make sure you are listening to the people you want to help.” (Image: Reuters)

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Barack Obama in Delhi: Focusing on youth, he said, “Youth should never be discouraged, they should work hard and have fun.” (Image: Reuters)

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Barack Obama in Delhi: Emphasising on India-US alliance, ex-US president said, "World oldest democracy and world’s largest democracy should be a defining partnership of 21st century." (Image: PTI)

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Barack Obama in Delhi: In his address at the Townhall later in the afternoon, Barack Obama said, "There has never been a better time to be a young person. We wish to train the next generation of leaders." (Image: AP)

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While sharing his thoughts on Indian cuisine, Obama said, he can cook a decent Dal. Speaking about the same, he further said," In college, I had Indian and Pakistan roommates, their mothers had taught me how to cook Dal. And I make decent Dal." (Image: Reuters)

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Barack Obama in Delhi: When asked ”America is famous for Donald Trump and Donald Duck. Which one represents the real America?” Obama replied, One of the joys and frustrations about America is that it can be contradictory. (Image: Reuters)

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Barack Obama in Delhi: Speaking of technology and its usage in today's world, he said, "Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp are very powerful tools which can be used for both good and bad. We need to understand the challenges of these technologies." (Image: Reuters)