'There Is Overlap, But No Conflict'
With his status as ambassador-at-large for non-resident Indians (NRIs) and People of Indian Origin (PIO) mired in controversy, Bhishma K. Agnihotri sat down to clear the air with <i >Outlook</i>. Excerpts:
How do you explain the controversy dogging you ever since Vajpayee announced his intention to appoint you ambassador-at-large for NRIs?
Has the refusal of accreditation hampered your work? Don't you need clearance from the justice department if you are lobbying for a foreign government?
Is your green card more important to you than your new post?
Do you feel your post has made the job of consuls-general redundant?
Are you upset at the obvious lack of groundwork by the external affairs ministry and the Indian embassy in Washington in preparing for your appointment?
What sort of relationship do you share with Lalit Mansingh?
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