Hardly were our plans made public before we were met by powerful opposition. 
hɑɹdli wɜ˞ aʊɜ˞ plænz meɪd pʌblɪk bɪfɔɹ wi wɜ˞ mɛt baɪ paʊɜ˞fʌl ɑpʌzɪʃʌn. 
 Indian speaks in a moderately pitched, very monotone voice, delivering words clearly and distinctly in an almost noise-free environment. The recording is of good quality, with minimal reverberation.