'I Don't Know Pathak'

Lakhubhai Pathak says you were present when he met Rao. Can you recall the meeting?

I don't remember this. In any case, the date mentioned is so many years ago, it has to be verified, records have to be checked. This is something that happened thirteen years ago.

Do you know Lakhubhai Pathak?

He has been coming to India for so many years.

Do you know him personally?

I know of him because he is in India now. And his name and picture keeps appearing in the newspapers. But I don't know him personally.

Do you go to America?

Yes, I do.

Have you ever met him there—at this hotel in America, perhaps?

I would have remembered it. I have not met him in any hotel in America. I don't stay at a hotel there. I have my friend's office and house where I stay.

Do you think he has mistaken you for someone else?

I don't know—maybe. I think so.