His self reliance crap went a little too far when DRDO started producing duds for which Indian army suffered. Wisdom has dawned and India is now looking to buy the best planes and missiles through a global tender.
Indigenous research is important but short cuts must be avoided. The army must be able to chose the best weapon if it has to beat the enemy.
Thorium needs a lot of research before it can be used to produce power and heat. Till then it is all poppycock.
India needs Uranium and not charlatans peddling half-baked theories. Manmohan must be supported by everyone.
