Mr Kakodkar's words are likely to fall on deaf ears, as the opponents are in a different wavelength. He has made a scientific case that leftists hardly bother.
1. We are dependent on 70% of our energy needs on imports mainly from the Middle East. That shows our present precarious position. 2. The price of oil can even hit $200 per barrel in times of uncertainties and futures are being sold at $100/barrel. 3. China has no problems in getting uranium from Australia and cooperating with US and others in areas of nuclear energy. 4. Vietnam is putting up a nuclear plant of 2000 mw with US assistance! Bangla Desh, Thailand, and even oil rich Indonesia & Malaysia are going this way. Pakistan will have no problems in getting one from their all weather friend, China. 5. We face difficulties in increasing hydro energy, while China put up Three Gorges dam to produce 18000mw. 6. France produces 75% from nuclear reactors and slated to go up with the rising oil prices. US is now getting private sector to put up nuclear plants. Uranium to power these plants are mainly from Australia & Canada.
We are running smack into an energy crunch, but our politicians are more concerned about getting elected by playing to the gallery, mainly of innocent poor people.
Those opposed to the deal owe a duty to all to put up clear ideas how we are going to meet our future needs. Let us not become another Africa, as it is called a dark continent due its man made problems.
