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Misconception 5
by Redhish on Jul 21, 2008 02:09 PM  Permalink  | Hide replies

The nuclear deal does not stop India from further nuclear testing, and therefore does not compromise our national security.

It is very clearly stated in the 123 Agreement it will be subject to national laws, and the Hyde Act is a law of the US. Therefore, the 123 Agreement is certainly circumscribed by the Hyde Act, which very clearly states that if India tests a nuclear device, all further nuclear trade is to stop, and the nuclear materials that have already been sold to us have to be returned. No future Indian government would dare to jeopardise such a huge investment in nuclear power, by testing. So, for all practical purposes the nuclear deal caps our strategic programme – which is precisely what the Americans intend.

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RE:Misconception 5
by Sahadevan KK on Jul 21, 2008 02:31 PM  Permalink
There is a match tomorrow like between India and Pakistan. Crackers are ready, when it is on the sky, please come, Sahadevan will be there. If it occurs in the whole India, please don't abuse me. People is much happy to topple.

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Mis conception 4
by Redhish on Jul 21, 2008 02:09 PM  Permalink 

Importing nuclear plants is a quick-fix solution to the present power crisis.

Nuclear technology is sensitive. Even if the nuclear deal goes through, it will take time to buy and setup new reactors. We have examples of the French reactors in China, and the Russian reactors in Kudankulam, India. It will actually take longer to setup foreign reactors compared to indigenous ones. Just the negotiations and legal formalities could take years. It will be at least eight years before we see the first power. So importing reactors is certainly no quick solution. For the short term, we will still have to rely on coal and hydroelectricity.

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PM focus agricuture and Energy
by VB on Jul 21, 2008 02:09 PM  Permalink  | Hide replies

PM has taken visionery steps for the country i.e. Agriculture and Energy. This will change this country and let us be with times.
Let us review what all had gone.

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RE:PM focus agricuture and Energy
by vinay thakur on Jul 21, 2008 02:21 PM  Permalink
What focus his govt has given for agriculture?It is easier to talk nice things..but your should have some knowledge to back up!Global food crisis this year has left india on the mercy of imported food products!
Only waiving loans given to the farmers is not the solution!Indian agriculture went down in this present congress government!

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MC 3
by Redhish on Jul 21, 2008 02:08 PM  Permalink  | Hide replies

The nuclear deal will safeguard our energy security.

It is true that nuclear energy is green energy, and therefore essential for our long-term energy security. But this does not translate into the nuclear deal will ensure our energy security.Power from the nuclear reactors that we buy will definitely be more expensive than indigenous nuclear power. Further, to keep the reactors running, we will always be dependent on imported uranium, which is controlled by a cartel – the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). Therefore, the nuclear deal, by making us dependent on the cartel, will only compromise our energy security. Only our indigenous nuclear power programme can truly ensure our energy security. And in any case, for the next few decades, nuclear power will not exceed 6% of our total electricity production.

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RE:MC 3
by Girish Rao on Jul 21, 2008 02:17 PM  Permalink
its ok dude, if UPA wins tomorrow all your blogging wont help.

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RE:MC 3
by vinay thakur on Jul 21, 2008 02:48 PM  Permalink
Yes they have spent hundreds of crores to buy MPs.They should win..they will put some more taxes on likes of Girish Rao later.These people have no shame in accepting the fact that their beloved congress party is the most corrupt political parties in india!Boforse they ate like anything..they alongwith Laloo looted the state of Bihar for 15yrs just to keep communal forces aways from power!They were partners to left in looting govt money for last 4yrs!

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NA Deal
by Redhish on Jul 21, 2008 02:08 PM  Permalink  | Hide replies

Imported uranium and nuclear reactors will be cheap and cost-effective.

Even if the nuclear deal is made operational, the actual sale of uranium and nuclear reactors will be governed by market forces – there are no guarantees of cheap or competitive nuclear power . To the contrary, there is every reason to believe that it will be expensive.The cost of uranium in the international market has gone up four-fold in the last few years, and will rise further with further demand. The same is true of the cost of steel and other materials used in a reactor. Manpower costs are much higher in the West. The example of the Dhabol power plant has already shown us that importing power plants from the West is not necessarily a viable option. We would do well to learn from that experience.

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RE:NA Deal
by p k on Jul 21, 2008 02:17 PM  Permalink
In India we have a problem of not looking too far. Our country makes plan only for 5 years, not more than that. And if some visionary tries to do that, then he is criticized and condemned. If you look at PM's plan of energy security, it looks for all possible renewable energy sources. Nuclear energy is not for cenetr stage. But when we come close to being developed nation, every watt of energy will be counted. That 'll be time when Carbon fuels 'll be going to moribund. He is looking for country's future. He is putting his crdibility at risk by taking a risk that is part of his vision. He deserves all the accolades.He is not the weakest PMs ever. He is one of the boldest PM and FM ever. He has a vision. He had a vision in 1991, and we can see fruits of that. And all these parties opposed him in 1991. And they are doing the same thing now.
And don't forget same Left and BJP opposed when Rajiv Gandhi brought computers in India. These narrow minded parties had no knowledge then and situation is same now.

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RE:NA Deal
by vinay thakur on Jul 21, 2008 02:41 PM  Permalink
First of all Nuclear deal is not your PMs brainchild.It was started under Vajpayee's NDA govt.So like shortlived memory of indian masses,dont make up your mind about your PM.
Secondly to get himself in glory he has not negotiated well with US and it seems congress is getting greatest ever kickbacks in going for this deal!Congress is known for this and still digesting Boforse money!
Decision taken in 1991 was not FMs..it was an international pressure to open up vast market India was shiledling from MNCs.You were made to open up the economy!It was bound to happen.
Whatever growth rates MM has been showing is not his wisdom ,just due to the fact that economy was opened up!His real role would have been taking growth rates to grassroot level,into agriculture sector and rural india!on this front he has failed completely.It will again be market forces and pressure from economy to grow vast indian market living beyond A & B class cities which will bring next level of growth in India!

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RE:I DEMAND ARJUN SINGH TO BE MADE LAW MINISTER
by Sahadevan KK on Jul 21, 2008 02:15 PM  Permalink
A child in politics, whose carrier is bleak, lifting their PM who is foul-smelling. Telling, No government, but Nuclear Deal. How much love for Goerge Bush; How he beats our farmers to show 60000 core loan waiver.


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Everything cleared here
by Redhish on Jul 21, 2008 02:07 PM  Permalink  | Hide replies

Dr P K Iyengar,
Chairman (Retd,), Atomic Energy Commission

In spite of the fact that the Indo-US nuclear deal is not in the national interest, many in the country, and in Parliament, support it because of misconceptions about the deal, which need to be clarified.


The nuclear deal is an agreement between India and the US for the US government to supply nuclear fuel and reactors to India.

Contrary to common perception, the nuclear deal or the 123 Agreement isnot a commitment on the part of the US government to provide us with uranium or nuclear reactors. Presently American law prohibits nuclear cooperation with India because we have not signed the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). All the nuclear deal does is to grant a 'waiver' from that law, so that American companies can now pursue nuclear trade with India. However, if India conducts a test at any time, the waiver is revoked.


Imported uranium and nuclear reactors will be cheap and cost-effective.

Even if the nuclear deal is made operational, the actual sale of uranium and nuclear reactors will be governed by market forces – there are no guarantees of cheap or competitive nuclear power . To the contrary, there is every reason to believe that it will be expensive.The cost of uranium in the international market has gone up four-fold in the last few years, and will rise further with further demand. The same is true of the cost of steel and other materials used in a reactor. Manpower costs

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reality of N-deal
by govind bansal on Jul 21, 2008 02:04 PM  Permalink  | Hide replies

Those who are really interested in knowing the facts & figures of this N-deal should read Frontline- july issue. They will get to know how these politicians are making mockery of so called "Loktantra/ Jantantra". They are taking decisions in the interest of nation but do not want to share those interests.
I appeal if you see the N-deal from all it's perspective you wl get to know this is not such an issue that we could not have waited for. they are ready to change their foriegn policies just to sooth US. I agree with left in regard that Text of the document should have been shared with them and other major parties, agree with BJP that there should have been changes as per the country's requirement. this act can not be accepted in its present format.


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RE:reality of N-deal
by Girish Rao on Jul 21, 2008 02:10 PM  Permalink
nobody reads Frontline, they are known commie supporters. Frontline is a magazine of Hindu newspaper. They hate Hindus.

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