I firmly belive that national interest should come first instead of Individual prestige, who ever it might be. If our political class or the adminstrative class involved in drafting such an agreement has over looked certain issues and differ, then they should refer it to the nation to decide as to whether we can go ahead with the deal in its present form or not. Let us understand that we as a nation has with stood so much of difficult times and will do so even if the treaty gets delayed or not operationalised. No treaty can be advantageous to any side of the treaty signing nations. If the national law of USA has the power to override the treaty, then our nation should also enact such national laws that would safe guard our national interest. Only then should we think of going ahead with the treaty. One better way is put the bill for voting in the parliament. If everything is fair in the treaty and no scope for chance has been taken then the government should voluntarily call for voting on the bill which should preceed with a discussion on the issue. I am of the opinion that most of our politicians except a few have no knowledge nor capacity to understand this agreement drafted by a few people. Let us not act like a banana republic. Have faith in the character of the nation. The nation can withstand any sort of sanctions or otherwise that may befall India. The world needs INDIA today and not the otherway round. If the government has to go due to this, let it go.
RE:An open debate on N-deal won't hur India
by hiral joshi on Aug 20, 2007 02:52 PM Permalink
Absolutely logical views you expressed. USA debated this deal in their senate almost exhaustively while our Parliament come to see its draft only now at the time of signing.
