Critics here and abroad have criticized India for not tackling AIDS early and aggressively enough.

Also, in their annual human rights evaluations, Amnesty International criticizes India for the occurrences of dowry deaths as well as the impunity provided to its perpetrators.

Asked today if the joint statement criticizing India would be enough without sanctions to stop Pakistan from following India's example, Mr. Clinton paused.

In his radio address, Mr. Clinton maintained the balancing act he has kept up all week, criticizing India and praising it in almost the same breath.

Still, when Nehru's armies overwhelmed Portuguese resistance and occupied Goa, the Brazilian government criticised India sharply for violating international law.

In its annual human rights reports for 1999, the United States Department of State criticised India for "increasing societal violence against Christians."

The report also criticizes China and India for their policies.

Sharif sought to mobilize the entire Islamic world in support of Pakistan and criticised India for nuclear proliferation.

He criticized India and Afghanistan for suggesting that his efforts to tackle terrorist groups were less than robust.

The EU thus has an opportunity to criticize India not only in word but also in deed.