Ravi Kumar, 1) Did NDA govt., "initiate" THIS Deal? They had some talks about a possible lifting of "sanctions" by the USA. I thought there was nothing like this "123 Agreement" - nothing that had a shape. 2) We know why "left" parties are opposing the Deal. Say no more. 3) Not everyone opposing it is "anti-USA" or "pro-left". For example, it has been reported that at best this Deal will add only another 5-8% over existing capacity. All this trouble, all these controls, ONLY for another 8% added to our bijli? 4) The per unit cost of that power will be much more expensive than power generated by conventional means. How can one accept that when it is the same current? 5) Why is the indigenous research reactor "Sirrus" (?) to be shut down, as part of the Deal? No answer to that yet. 6) When you buy something the "Buyer Beware" principle applies. You should ask all questions BEFORE you buy - not afterwards. Now, neither the Indian Govt., nor the Americans are answering some of these questions. 7) If this Deal goes through, India may not have monies to focus on "Thorium Research". We have huge stocks of Thorium. But we need to learn how to utilise it to produce electricity. Self-sufficiency in the crucial area of energy is very desirable. If you rely on someone for it, they WILL DICTATE TERMS. They will exploit you. That is how the world IS. 8) I agree with you that our "Hindu" politicians will play the "Minority" card. Merit of an issue does not matter.
