Francois Gautier, Convener, Forum Against Continuing Terrorism (FACT); Koenraad Elst, Belgian Scholar; and General Alain Lamballe were panel members of a discussion on “India Today and Tomorrow,” held on June 19 this year. The programme was organised by Jaïa Bharati, an association of India lovers in France. The panel discussed in-depth many issues plaguing India today, including Kashmir and Indo-Pakistan relations. A question and answer session followed. In the audience were seventy people including Shri Sanjay Panda, Secretary to the Indian Ambassador in France, in charge of Culture. The panel received great appreciation for the rich and down-to-earth debates.
The annual Jagannath Ratha Yatra was held in Paris on July 6 and attended by hundreds of people, including Jaïa Bharati members. The Rath Yatra is a regular annual event in Paris, celebrated with gaiety. More information about Jaïa Bharati can be obtained from their website – http://www.jaia-bharati.org/
