Congress did well in outright rejection of the deadline set by the Communist to reply to their query over the Nuke deal before 7th July. The Communists are doing a grave mistake in pressurising the Govt unnecessarily. If they wish to withdraw support, they can do so, after so many postures in public over the issue and issue of deadline lacks sensibility. Rightly Moily called it unnecessary and childish. This has brought estranged partners together as SP has moved closer to the Congress. It has come to such understanding after hearing in detail from the National Security Advisor and public talking by the PM. Dr.Abdul Kalam too was referred by SP who cleared the misgivings about the safeguards and India's future nuclear programme. Dr.Abdul Kalam, the father of India's Nuclear Programme, has time and again came in support of the agreement as it would be beneficial to the country. But these Communists are not prepared to listen to the experts in the matter and continued to oppose it. They may seek no-confidence vote against the UPA Govt in the next Monsoon Session while BJP would not dare to challenge the issue for fear of losing public faith. Communists are planning to take out rallies and conduct meetings from 14th July onwards to explain to the general public their opposition to the deal. This is what is required instead of indulging in brinkmanship. Let UPA allies too resort to counter these arguments and inform public the benefit of the deal to the country's energy needs.
