While taking on the left on this issue, Mr. Ram Madhav has failed to address the BJP's position. It may look quite similar to the Left. But it is not so.BJP is consistent with its position that any agreement that will hamper India's national interest, should be opposed.
On July 6,2007 ,while the 123 agreement was under negotiations, Former PM Mr. A.B. Vajapayee has made clear BJP's opposition to the "HYDE ACT". Although, the final script of 123 agreement does not mention any "post-India-N-test" scenario in letter, the spirit of the document remains the "HYDE ACT". The US side has made it amply clear that the 123 agreement will adhere to this act in toto. The Hyde act specifically mentions a Ban on further N-tests by India.It also expectss India's commitment to the 'multilateral' Fissile Material Cut Off Treaty (FMCT). These things are unacceptable in India's interests. A law enacted in a foreign country can not and should not decide India's strategic policy. The 123 agreement must make these things quite clear. In the present form, they are ambiguos. However, the Left are now waking up to the reality and barking at the deal because they are unleashed by their chinese chairman.
In July, when it was agreed by all opposition to seek a parliamentary resolution for PM's commitment to the protection of Indian Interests, the LEFT meekly surrendered to the government and agreed for a mere statement by the PM rather than a resolution.
