All the reports are circular. What are the answers for these questions? 1. Will we get technology, unrestricted import of technology and equipment, free availability of fuel for civilian/power applications? 2. Are we allowed to continue with our nuclear defense programme, unhindered and unmonitored? Can we stockpile nuclear warheads? 3. Who will process the main fuel and spent fuel for civil and defense applications? 4. What restrictions will be put on foreign investment in those industries whose equipment/products/services have duel use?
RE:What is the deal?
by Peter Parker on Jul 27, 2007 09:20 AM Permalink
good questions.. and the answer is probably no since the government is not ready to disclose what they signed. Standard delhi policy is claim victory for a while, then before the document has to be public they will slowly release the bad news. These people have given up something, what they are not willing to say. From the public pronouncements its very clear that Manmohan jaichand singh is not willing to test any more nukes.
RE:What is the deal?
by Santhosh on Jul 27, 2007 09:48 AM Permalink
Purna, The question of reports being circular does not arise. That's because the report is not out yet. The Government has not released it. What's doing the rounds is, as usual, rumours or presumptions, if you will. From the "coolness" of our eminently learned PM in this meeting, it is clear that the agreement is favourable to us. Also, as the opposition(which raises a cry at the slightest possible chance) is not raising any issue, it is certain that the agreement is "made for us". Your questions are very relevant but only when the details of the agreement are released, they can be answered.
RE:What is the deal?
by RR on Jul 27, 2007 10:42 AM Permalink
Dont worry, your questions will be sooner or later answered by our great Aaj Tak channel whose reporters might be on the prowl. Anyday they might come up with the breaking news "exclusive" with a copy of handful of papers and highlighted lines.
RE:What is the deal?
by purna on Jul 27, 2007 08:46 PM Permalink
I was referring to the rediff posting; not the agreement with US.
1.He (PM)is well aware of the fact that opposition parties, whether they hate it or love it, have to live with it.
2. In both meetings, PMO officials have told politicians that the 123 agreement doesn't mention India's right to nuclear test. Since the 123 agreement is silent on the future test it's not binding on India, argue the negotiators.
UScan take any action it deems fit under the circumstances, if India does a test.
