While taking on the left on this issue, Mr. Ram Madhav has failed to address the BJP's position. It may look quite similar to the Left. But it is not so.BJP is consistent with its position that any agreement that will hamper India's national interest, should be opposed.
On July 6,2007 ,while the 123 agreement was under negotiations, Former PM Mr. A.B. Vajapayee has made clear BJP's opposition to the "HYDE ACT". Although, the final script of 123 agreement does not mention any "post-India-N-test" scenario in letter, the spirit of the document remains the "HYDE ACT". The US side has made it amply clear that the 123 agreement will adhere to this act in toto. The Hyde act specifically mentions a Ban on further N-tests by India.It also expectss India's commitment to the 'multilateral' Fissile Material Cut Off Treaty (FMCT). These things are unacceptable in India's interests. A law enacted in a foreign country can not and should not decide India's strategic policy. The 123 agreement must make these things quite clear. In the present form, they are ambiguos. However, the Left are now waking up to the reality and barking at the deal because they are unleashed by their chinese chairman.
In July, when it was agreed by all opposition to seek a parliamentary resolution for PM's commitment to the protection of Indian Interests, the LEFT meekly surrendered to the government and agreed for a mere statement by the PM rather than a resolution.
RE:What Ram Madhav failed to mention...
by Shridhar Iyer on Aug 21, 2007 03:55 PM Permalink
Dear Vijay,
The agreement is already signed by both parties, and I think it is too late to go back on it. What we can do now at this stage is to delay discussions with NSG, IAE, etc.
Before signing the agreement, the PM had assured the Parliament that India's interests are fully protected, and there are no compromises on them. However it is now coming out that our freedom to test nuclear weapons if necessary at a later date, is curtailed. They say if we go for testing, they will terminate the agreement. The agreement also says that Indian will co-operate with the US and other countries to prevent other countries going nuclear. I get a feeling these lines are brought in with Iran in mind. They may expect us to vote with them in the Iran issue. It means that our freedom in foreign policy gets interfered. These are the objections now by the opposition parties like Communists, BJP etc. On these accounts they appear to be right, because they are not in accordance with the PM's assurances given earlier. One may argue that we may not get the need to test nuclear weapons again, but we don't know, if the security situation warrants, we may have to go for it.
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by Pradip Parekh on Aug 23, 2007 01:31 AM Permalink
usa can not terminate it without paying for reclaimed technology and equipemnts. should this happen ten years later, india will not lose a whole lot, i thik. however, if the agreement is signed by india, and no further action is required from indian side, it's a fait accompli, no? so, what's all this talk about operationalizing?
