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On the second day of his maiden India visit on Nov 7, US President barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama held a meeting with selected students at St Xaviers College in Mumbai. During his speech, Obama said that India has assumed a greater role on the world stage. Islam is a great religion but there is a need to isolate those who have distorted its vision, US President Barack Obama told a huge gathering of college students here Sunday. We recognise this great religion...This great religion, in the hands of a few extremeists, has been distorted....One of the challenges we face is how we isolate those who have distorted its vision, he said at the St Xaviers College. Obama also added that India has the power to rise above poverty and terror. India and US share same values and interest. So India-US relation is very important. During his interaction with the students, Obama responded to a query that extremists have deserted the values of Islam. He insisted to treat all religions with dignity and respect. President Barack Obama says the partnership between the United States and India has limitless potential to improve the lives of both Americans and Indians. Obama said the United States and India -- the world's two largest democracies -- share common values and interests. Obama also says the relationship also has the potential to be an anchor of security, prosperity and progress for Asia and the rest of the world. Earlier, US President Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama cheered the students of Holy Name School in Colaba by tapping feet with the students on an Indian dance. After reaching school, Obama lighted a candle and watched several dance performances by the young students of the Holy Name School. The Obama couple interacted with the students personally and cheered them all through their performances.
