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dated October 13, 1956: Attlee's tribute to India

"One of the remarkable factors of my time is the way India has taken its place as one of the leading powers of the world and exercises tremendous influence in the world. I look to India as a protagonist of democracy and good government in Asia," observed Earl Atlee, the former British Prime Minister, replying to a civic address presented to him at the Town Hall in Bombay on October 11. Paying a tribute to India's progress since Independence, he said he had no doubt that India would discharge any responsibility devolving on her. Among the guests present were the Governor of Bombay, Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab, Mr. Morarji Desai, Chief Minister, and Mr. M.C. Chagla, Chief Justice of Bombay. Lord Attlee said he was happy to be in India after many years and during his three-week stay he would learn about the progress made by the country. He said Bombay had impressed him with its clean lay-out, fine buildings and wonderful surroundings. Earlier, the Mayor of Bombay, Mr. Salebhoy Abdul Kader, welcoming Lord Attlee, said Bombay as the "birthplace of Indian nationalism" took pride and pleasure in greeting Lord Attlee as a "true friend, who actively helped in the political emancipation of our country."

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