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I intend to meet Vajpayee, says Musharraf

New Delhi, March 6, 2009

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Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is in New Delhi to participate in India Today Conclave 2009. In a chat with India Today Editorial Director Prabhu Chawla, he talks about his plans during the stay in the Capital.

Q. How do you feel coming to India as a statesman?
A. I am feeling very good and relaxed. Also, I have been received very well here.

Q. Are you looking forward to seeing more of Delhi this time?
A. I would like to have a relaxed stay and visit various places like the Nizamuddin Dargah, Jama Masjid and try food in various restaurants.

Q. So are you a foodie?
A. Not really. I am not very keen on eating but I want to visit some (famous) eating joints.

Q. Musharraf, earlier in uniform and now as an intellectual, speaker and statesman. Will there be a difference?
A. Technically, yes. But personally, no. I think I have my feet on the ground and don’t change my pattern of behaviour with people related to my positions.

Q. Will you be meeting your friends and political leaders?
A. I have asked for a meeting with former (Indian) prime minister Vajpayee as I believe he is not well. Other than that, if anyone wants to meet me, I have no inhibitions but I have not requested for any meetings.

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