"George W. Bush, especially for the clarity of his vision in prioritising the relationship between his country and India."
—David C. Mulford, US ambassador to India
"Undoubtedly Barack Obama, who seems likely to change the world by changing the US. In India, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his deftstewardship of the N-deal."
—Shashi Tharoor, Diplomat and writer
Did not respond.
—A.B. Bardhan, CPI general secretary
"Hillary Clinton, for deciding to accept the post of Secretary of State in the incoming administration."
—Yashwant Sinha, BJP leader, ex-foreign minister
