Former US President Jimmy Carter Passes Away at 100, Leaves Behind a Legacy of Friendship with India

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Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States and the longest-living American president, passed away at the age of 100. Surrounded by his family, Carter breathed his last on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia. Beyond his impactful presidency, Carter shared a unique and heartwarming bond with India, one that left an indelible mark on a small village in Haryana.

In 1978, Carter visited India, becoming the first US president to do so after the Emergency ended and the Janata Party assumed power. His visit was symbolic, reflecting his admiration for India’s democracy. During a speech to the Indian Parliament, Carter commended India for its commitment to democratic values amidst challenges faced by developing nations.

“India’s struggles, which we often share, remind us of the path forward. The answer does not lie in authoritarianism,” Carter had remarked on January 2, 1978. His words resonated as he highlighted that India’s progress disproved the notion that economic and social advancement required an authoritarian regime. Instead, he praised India for showing the world that democracy and human freedom are vital to sustainable growth and well-being.

A significant moment of Carter’s India visit was his journey to a small village, Daulatpur Nasirabad, near Delhi. Accompanied by his wife Rosalynn, Carter visited the village on January 3, 1978, to see grassroots development efforts. The trip was deeply personal, as his mother, Lillian Carter, had worked there in the late 1960s as a health volunteer with the Peace Corps. The villagers, deeply moved by the visit, renamed the village “Carterpuri” in his honor.

This connection between Carter and Carterpuri blossomed into a unique symbol of US-India ties. When Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, the village celebrated his achievement with pride. To this day, January 3 is observed as a holiday in Carterpuri, underscoring the enduring impact of his visit.

Jimmy Carter will not only be remembered as a statesman and Nobel laureate but also as a friend of India, whose belief in democracy and personal bond with a small Indian village remain a testament to his legacy.

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