Kerry will now directly leave for China to join President Barack Obama at the G-20 Summit
However, Delhi Police claimed that John Kerry's motorcade was not stuck on roads due to vehicular congestion
US Secy of State says people, regardless of their languge or creed, should be allowed to protest in peace
Kerry was scheduled to leave New Delhi for Washington on Wednesday evening but is now likely to stay back here at least for a day more
On Wednesday, US Secretary of State John Kerry's scheduled visit to three religious sites of Delhi had to be cancelled because of heavy rains in the city, the subsequent waterlogging and traffic jams. Kerry reached the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi campus for an interaction with students nearly 40 minutes late. "You guys deserve an award for being able to get here today. I don't know if you came in boats or amphibious vehicles of some kind. But I salute you," a smiling Kerry told the packed hall. On Monday, Kerry's convoy was caught in a traffic jam while travelling from the Delhi airport to his hotel. Kerry's visits to the Sis Ganj gurdwara, Gauri Shankar temple and the Jama Masjid had to be cancelled.
He also mentioned the military logistic sharing agreement signed by India and US on Monday
Kerry also addressed students at the Indian Institute of Technology today
Terror groups like Daesh, Al Qaeda, LeT and JeM can't be fought by a single nation alone, said kerry while addressing a session at IIT Delhi
We need to respect rights of all our citizens, regardless of ethnicity, language or creed
US Secretary of State was 40 minutes late for event at IIT as his carcade waded through waterlogged roads from his hotel
The US diplomat cited India as an example in abiding by the international order
JD (U) leader Pawan Verma said India needs to discuss the subject of terrorism with the US frankly
He also had to postpone his scheduled trip to three religious sites due to the rains
He also said that no single nation can fight terror groups like the Daesh/ISIS, Al Qaeda, Lashkar-e-Taiba & Jaish-e-Mohammad
Kerry said the US and India are cooperating in their approach to the tribunal and their recognition of rule of law with respect to South China Sea
There is no confirmation on when the programme will be rescheduled
He reiterated that there should be no differentiation between 'good' and 'bad' terrorist, a practice that Pakistan follows
US Secretary of State is in the Capital to take part in the second India-US Strategic & Commercial Dialogue
Terrorism emanating from Pakistan and other important issues, including economic matters like visas, will be discussed in the meet
In Dhaka, Kerry will focus on strengthening the longstanding bilateral partnership on democracy, development, security and human right