The State of Haryana’s Village Carterpuri Pays Obliquy to the Former United States President Jimmy Carter Dead

The world bid farewell to Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who passed away at the age of 100 at his home in Georgia on Monday. Carter, America’s longest-lived president, left a legacy that went beyond politics and touched the hearts of millions around the world. His deep connections with India, particularly a village in Haryana, have become a testament to his global influence.

Former United States President Jimmy Carter Dead

In 1978, during his presidential visit to India, Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, went to a small village an hour southwest of New Delhi. The visit inspired the villagers to rename the village in his honor, which they called “Carterpuri.” It was an expression of their appreciation for the US president and was one of the most unique tributes to him. The villagers celebrated his Nobel Peace Prize win in 2002, and January 3rd became a local holiday, marked by festivities and reverence.

Carter’s connection to India was deep, as his mother, Lillian Carter, had served as a health volunteer in India with the Peace Corps in the late 1960s. The visit by Carter in 1978 was a part of bigger efforts to strengthen the relationship between the two nations. The Carter administration laid the foundation for cooperation between the US and India in several vital fields such as energy, humanitarian aid, technology, space, maritime security, and disaster relief. In the years after his presidency, the bilateral trade relation between the two countries saw increasing development.

The Jimmy Carter Center has been an institution founded by the former president and his wife, and has played an important role in global efforts at peace-building and development of human rights. Through humanitarian work that aimed at wiping out diseases, promoting free elections, and advocating civil rights, Carter won the heart of people worldwide. A Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 also solidified his legacy as a world statesman dedicated to the cause of peace and justice.

In the United States, President Joe Biden expressed deep sorrow over Carter’s passing, describing him as a “statesman and humanitarian” whose influence reached far beyond political circles. In a heartfelt statement, Biden reflected on his 50-year friendship with Carter, recalling countless conversations and shared memories. “What I find extraordinary about Jimmy Carter though, is that millions of people all around the world feel they lost a friend as well, even though they never met him. He worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights, human rights, and promote free and fair elections around the world,” Biden said.

Carter’s legacy will live on not only in the annals of the United States but also in places like Carterpuri, where his visit in 1978 is commemorated every year. January 3rd remains a reminder of the depth of impact a man whose life was defined by his deeds, not words. His contributions to global peace and human rights will remain an inspiration for generations to come.