India cannot depend on the US in the event of a conflict with China and Pak. India will have to face the consequences entirely alone. Not one -US or Russia, (Britain and Europe are of course inconsequential)- will ever come to India's rescue. So unless India develops enough nuke weapons and delivery systems to inflict massive damage to the aggressors, it cannot wish away such a scenario. To develop such weapons, India will necessarily have to conduct nuke tests. No simulation studies can replicate or generate the information needed to have truly proven, guaranteed and operational deterrent security cover for the country. So it is meaningless for any PM to bind this country to deals such as the 123 Agreement in the face of such ominous environment in the neighbourhood. In the light of these facts, it will be sheer betrayal of this guileless nation if our politicians and bureaucrats sign and seal this or any such similar deals now or ever in the future and thereby seal the fate of this harmless and well meaning country.
