Carterpuri, a small village in Haryana, holds a fascinating and heartwarming connection with former US President Jimmy Carter. This unique bond traces back to 1978 when President Carter visited the village during his presidency. Named in his honor, Carterpuri reflects the spirit of goodwill and diplomacy that transcended borders.
The ground report delves into the legacy of this connection, exploring the village’s transformation and the enduring impact of Carter's visit. From infrastructural development to cultural exchanges, the story captures the essence of this unusual diplomatic link that brought global attention to a humble Indian village.
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The ground report delves into the legacy of this connection, exploring the village’s transformation and the enduring impact of Carter's visit. From infrastructural development to cultural exchanges, the story captures the essence of this unusual diplomatic link that brought global attention to a humble Indian village.
#Carterpuri #JimmyCarter #HaryanaVillage #USIndiaRelations #PresidentialVisit #JimmyCarterLegacy #IndiaUSDiplomacy #CarterpuriVillage #HaryanaHistory #CrossCulturalBond #CarterInHaryana #VillageTransformation #DiplomaticLegacy #GlobalGoodwill #HaryanaPride
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00:00Our commitment to human rights must be absolute.
00:06Our laws, fair, our natural beauty, preserved.
00:12The powerful must not persecute the weak.
00:16And human dignity must be enhanced.
00:30It's a story of history, heart and an unlikely connection.
00:37Katerpuri, a small village in Haryana, stands as a living memory of Jimmy Kater,
00:43the 39th President of the United States.
00:46Today, as the world mourns his passing at the age of 100,
00:50we revisit how a moment in 1978 changed the destiny of this village forever.
01:00Back in 1978, these roads were cleaned, the entire village was spruced up,
01:13and an air of excitement filled the atmosphere
01:16as everyone awaited the arrival of the President of the United States.
01:21The cleanliness was excellent.
01:29And we heard that Jimmy Kater also ate halwa-puri here.
01:34Yes, he must have eaten it.
01:38So what were you doing that day?
01:40We were just sitting, looking around.
01:44So what did you see in the village? A lot of security, a lot of...
01:49He roamed all the roads.
01:52He cleaned up all the garbage.
01:58So he made the entire village shine.
02:00Yes.
02:01And where did he roam in the village? What did Jimmy Kater say about the village?
02:04He roamed all over the village.
02:06And what did he say about the village?
02:08About the village, he said that he would make the village a model.
02:13So did he become a model or not?
02:14No, he didn't become a model.
02:16What was lacking?
02:18What was lacking? The government should know about it.
02:21Then who will tell us?
02:23But the atmosphere was good.
02:26A lot of people came outside.
02:31It was like a great fair.
02:35At that time, it must have been the same fair.
02:38It was the same fair.
02:39Dance, jump, play.
02:41So a lot of foreigners also came?
02:43Yes.
02:44What did you do?
02:46What did you do?
02:47Play, jump, see.
03:16From the very kitchen where Rosaline Kater, the first lady, once cooked during their visit.
03:23This humble act left a lasting impression on the villagers,
03:27symbolizing a connection that transcended cultures and borders.
03:36When Kater came here in 1978,
03:39this place exactly was a biogas plant that he inaugurated.
03:45It was for the first time that on January 3, 1978,
03:48they inaugurated the biogas plant.
03:51And there was a pipe going around from here inside to the opposite side,
03:56the other house that I'm showing.
03:58So in this house, Rosaline Kater, wife of President Jimmy Kater,
04:04she cooked chapati, roti, in this house when she came in 1978.
04:10I'll show you how the house looks now.
04:12Of course, it's very different than what it was earlier.
04:15And the people who are living here, they are living on rent over here,
04:20but they're not even aware that the President's wife was here,
04:24and she cooked exactly at the right spot where they are sitting.
04:29And she cooked chapati for the village.
04:31And it was a historic moment when we met people.
04:34They're describing how the environment was here
04:37when it was like a big fair for the entire village.
04:41However, why they made this village Katapuri,
04:46there was a different reason.
04:48The President had adopted this village,
04:51and they wanted to make it like one of the American villages.
04:54However, that dream hasn't come true.
04:57But the people who live here,
04:59they, of course, are making good money with the village land
05:03because most of the properties here,
05:06they are being developed for renting people
05:09like one of the families that you see right behind me.
05:15We then met a passionate admirer of Jimmy Carter in Katapuri,
05:19a proud villager who has been writing letters to him for years.
05:24Her unwavering admiration reflects the deep bond
05:28the village shares with the former U.S. President.
05:32We have heard of stories of him,
05:35but along with that, I am associated with Carter Center.
05:40And in last October only, I have sent a letter to him personally.
05:45Actually, I sent it through a friend of mine.
05:47He is there in U.S.
05:50So what was there in the letter? What did you write to him?
05:53I wrote that I am a daughter of village Katapuri
05:57and how entire Katapuri misses him.
06:00And actually, there was an exchange of letter from the White House
06:04when he was there in White House.
06:06There was an exchange of letter, but later it stopped.
06:09We have all those letters of Mr. Carter.
06:13And even Ms. Rosalyn Carter,
06:16she also used to write letter to Katapuri to take care.
06:20While he was the president, after his visit,
06:23when he came to know that the village is renamed on his name,
06:27they even offered to the Indian government
06:31that we want to adopt this village.
06:33But due to certain circumstances,
06:35this offer was declined by the government.
06:38I tried to connect him through a letter.
06:41And I have even sent email.
06:45But I get to know that they don't, Carter Center,
06:48don't reply to emails.
06:51And therefore, later I sent a letter to him.
06:54Proper letter.
06:56Yeah, proper letter.
06:57I wrote how entire Katapuri misses him
07:00and what all things we remember about it.
07:04And I even offered him that not like taking into account his physical condition.
07:11I even offered him that if we could chat through a video call
07:15or if he could just write back,
07:18so it would be a joyous moment for the entire Katapuri.
07:23In a world often divided,
07:25Katapuri reminds us of the power of connection
07:29and the lasting impact of simple gestures.
07:33As we bid farewell to Jimmy Carter,
07:36this village honors his legacy not just as a leader,
07:40but as a friend.
07:42With camera person Kausar Alam, Nageen Singh for One India.