How about a referendum on this issue? Why don’t we go to people and ask them whether we should go with nuclear energy or not…
If the politicians opposes it , then they have to provide reasons as well as alternate energy source which is as good as nuclear energy… just simply opposing it is not the way to go…
Referendums are more for a society which understands the issue. Let's face it - 90% of the people of India would not know any thing about the deal, why we need it, what are the alternatives. I am talking of hard facts here. Unfortunately, we are a country of illeterate democracy, where issues are not understood or debated. Isnt it a shame that SP says it hasnt been told about the deal by the Govt? Then what were they doing when the Govt was giving the deal in Parliamnet? Or is the Govt lying? Is any one questioning that? Why, such an important thing, and after 3 years (or more??) even MPs say they havent been consulted, told, informed? No referendums are not the way for this issue. The Govt, if it feels the deal is good, should go ahead at ALL cost. And yes, US has to be our ally. We need them to counter our biggest threat- China.
RE:Referendum
by Funny Guy on Jul 03, 2008 06:37 PM Permalink
My dear wat d u mean by refrendum we can get only one chance for vote which most of the people not doing, who will take initiative for refrendum whether such type of refreendum is accepted by our consitutions if both point any how resolved now who will go for voting only 30-35% pupils mostly which have never heared for wat purpose they are voting at last at which cost?
RE:Referendum
by Sivadan on Jul 04, 2008 03:59 AM Permalink
The Indian subcontinent is not capable to find a solution to a problem by Referendum. As said a sizable section of the mass is incapable of understanding the problem in the true perspective. Our present election is the real example. What is the percentage of voters really go to polling station with a complete know of the 'real colour” of the party to whom they vote. They (Good percentage) can be brainwashed to any extent. We should not make India a 'mockery state'.
MMS is not willing to expose the IAEA draft even to the joint group of UPA. Then can we expect him to divulge it to the mass.
After opposing the N-deal for 3 years, the left first used the Communal-card to stop SP from supporting the deal. Now they are using UNLP's TDP to stop the deal. Left wants India to stay technologically backward at any Cost !
RE:The real face of Indian Communists is revealed
by Guest on Jul 03, 2008 06:37 PM Permalink
Left parties are getting support from Chineese and Russian governments to revoke this deal. Specially China is very much interested in revoking this deal and Lefts are helping in this way.
RE:The real face of Indian Communists is revealed
by c k on Jul 03, 2008 06:48 PM Permalink
The leader of Commie Harkishan Surjit Sing spent crores of rupees in the marriage of his son.What communism is being practised by these bunch???.Those vote CPM & CPI are biggest fools on earth.
RE:The real face of Indian Communists is revealed
by prabhat mohanty on Jul 03, 2008 06:32 PM Permalink
- Actually you are very right. Though I never believed in Communism, I always admired people involved and their dedication to the ideology.
I , too admired Prakash and his wife Brinda for their intellect and dedication.
I was disappointment when Prakash consistently opposed the deal.
But I developed "hatred" for Prakash and his friends, the day he warned SP publicly that the deal is "anti-muslim".
Now Mayawati has picked up the thread and others would.
Prakash Karat is such an appalling guy inspite of all his intellect.
I think it's time to crush the regressive policies of communists in India.
RE:The real face of Indian Communists is revealed
by bhimsen on Jul 03, 2008 06:44 PM Permalink
What was the intellectual stuff that you saw in these louts? Gosh, did you stop using your brain. At the very first instance of anti India policy, you should have flushed these guys in the toilet drain.
Congress/UPA (LALU etc) preferred Mrs.Pratibha Patil over Mr. KALAM !!!!. Thank God. Now they should realise Why Mr.KALAM was considered the best candidate for the president of INdia by BJP and NDA.
RE:Why to Mr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam now.
by Funny Guy on Jul 03, 2008 06:25 PM Permalink
kalam will work as ala-ud-din ka chirag for unpa kya hokma hai mere aaka
UNPA can take Prakash Karat also with them. He knows how to confuse others. I am sure , after talking to this English speaking elitist communist, Kalam sir will change his entire mindset. He may even start shouting Inquilab Zindabad!!!
RE:Take Karat also
by S Prashanth on Jul 03, 2008 06:14 PM Permalink
Mr. George Bush wants to be superior, no country should compete...so this nuclear deal..making India somehow under his control....Also no more nuclear tests...because India may be superpower......
RE:Take Karat also
by URMILA NATARAJAN on Jul 03, 2008 06:17 PM Permalink
You are just blindly oposing GB. As he is interested to safeguard his country's interests, we can safeguard our country's interests, even after singning the deal. China will never help us, comrade
RE:Take Karat also
by S Prashanth on Jul 03, 2008 06:24 PM Permalink
We should deeply think, what happened Russia because of America... Mr. Bin Laden is a product of America, but now he is opposite to America thats it! We should be careful....
This political parties in the name of our great President Mr Kalam,want to show the people of india that they are only supporting congress for the benift of nation, Let the people of india realise that they are not fool,
Kalam has already said yes to the deal, so what do UNPA want to prove? They want to indirectly show that Kalam is supporting their under the hand deals with Congress.
RE:Kalam has already said yes to the deal, so what do UNPA want to prove?
by Indian on Jul 03, 2008 06:11 PM Permalink
If at all UNPA need to support the deal, they don't want to loose mad n hardcore Muslim votes as some of the people blindly oppose any thing from USA...so Kalam is double or triple edge sword , he is Muslim and ex president and most importantly he is the highly respected Specialist in this issue from technical side and strategic side
RE:Kalam has already said yes to the deal, so what do UNPA want to prove?
by Sivadan on Jul 04, 2008 04:07 AM Permalink
Dr Kalam was not in favour of N-Deal in the present form. Read the news
N-deal pact will not provide the right fuel: Kalam UNI Monday, February 04, 2008 20:28 IST
KOCHI: Stressing that India should strive for 'energy independence' and not 'energy security', former President APJ Abdul Kalam on Monday said Uranium, which forms the crux of the Indo-US civilian nuclear pact, was not the right nuclear fuel for the country. Addressing a function here to mark the 150th anniversary of the Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr Kalam said India did not have sufficient Uranium reserves and should instead focus on the abundant Thorium. As Thorium was not a fissile material, the country's scientists were working on the fast breeder reactor technology to enable use of Thorium for nuclear power, he added. Citing a World Energy Forum report stating that fossil fuels would be scarce in another 60 years, Dr Kalam said India should move away from fossil fuels and focus on an energy mix of solar power, nuclear power and bio-fuels such as ethanol and bio-diesel. This mix would have the advantage of being based on renewable and clean energy sources, he said.
RE:Kalam has already said yes to the deal, so what do UNPA want to prove?
by soorma on Jul 03, 2008 06:11 PM Permalink
With kalam, they can go back to muslims saying its not anti-muslim...
RE:Kalam has already said yes to the deal, so what do UNPA want to prove?
by All Right on Jul 03, 2008 06:18 PM Permalink
Kalam is an excellent choice. Knows the nuclear establishment. Non-Congress President. Most importantly first was a bitter critic and now a firm advocate of the deal.
Kalam should first explain why he was a bitter critic and then why he changed his opinion?
RE:Kalam has already said yes to the deal, so what do UNPA want to prove?
by prabhat mohanty on Jul 03, 2008 06:19 PM Permalink
- UNPA wants understand why Kalam thinks this nuclear deal is good for India.
UNPA expects Kalam to give impartial views.
Kalam may be wrong in his thinking, but UNPA trusts Kalam's integrity.
RE:Kalam has already said yes to the deal, so what do UNPA want to prove?
by Indian on Jul 03, 2008 06:21 PM Permalink
Prabhat, I would say 99% Indians can trust Kalam compare to any one even compare to Advani or Sonia or Manmohan
