PM steers clear of controversy over Nobel to Obama

Raichur (Karnataka), Oct 10 (PTI) Prime Minister of India
Manmohan Singh on Saturday steered clear of the controversy
over awarding Nobel peace prize to US President Barack Obama.
It was up to the award committee to decide on it, Singh
told reporters when asked whether he thought the US President
was the apt choice for the prestigious award.
The Prime Minister said he could not comment on the issue.
Extending his hearty congratulations to Obama, he praised
the US President for his role in "ushering in an era of peace"
in the world.
"I extend my hearty congratulations to Obama" for winning
the Nobel peace prize, he said. PTI COR
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