There is absolutely nothing wrong in what the US senator wrote to the PM. If he wrote that US may have to reconsider its ties with India, if India and Iran become cozy, what is wrong in that? It is the opinion of the US senator and it may perhaps the opinion of the US government. They expressed their opinion and there is nothing wrong in it. If we (India) have any shame, let us decide whom we want: US or Iran. When the Indian government can urge US government to declare Pakistan a terrorist state, why can't a US senator ask the Indian government to cut ties with Iran? Of course, just as US decided to make Pakistan a great ally in its fight against terror, India can also decide to enhance its ties with Iran. If US chooses to cut its ties with India, let India also cut its with US. There ends the matter. Let us not behave like shameless idiots.
RE:Nothing wrong in what US senator wrote
by gera vinay kumar on May 04, 2007 03:48 PM Permalink
Right Said "When the Indian government can urge US government to declare Pakistan a terrorist state, why can't a US senator ask the Indian government to cut ties with Iran? ". A nice analogy.
RE:Nothing wrong in what US senator wrote
by on May 04, 2007 04:07 PM Permalink
You are absolutely right Dheeraj. US needs Pakistan for the fight against terrorism, India needs Iran for energy. Why should we listen to the US accusation that Iran is the largest sponsored of terrorism when they themselves are supporting the state sponsored terrorism by Pakistan. So whats wrong if India has ties with Iran. We shouldn't care about the contents of the letter. It is very surprising that an official letter written to PM surfaced in the media? We shouldn't over react to this letter and continue doing what is good for our country. India shouldn't bother even if US congress doesn't approve 123 agreement. We have to take it lightly and invest in research and development of our own nuclear technology. Sooner or later the technology for solar energy also improves and will make it a reliable source. Probably that will also reduce the thirst of US for oil and stop it attacking Middle east.
RE:Nothing wrong in what US senator wrote
by M.A.VENUGOPAL panicker on May 04, 2007 03:18 PM Permalink
THE INDIAN parlimentarians have only one object in their mind. The vote banks. Since they do not want to disturb it they will make all the noices. They can ill afford to be in bad books of some people, left or otherwise, for obvious reasons.
RE:Nothing wrong in what US senator wrote
by armando on May 04, 2007 03:15 PM Permalink
well said pal.....for once there is some sensible postings on this forum. Normally, we have guys shouting from the rooftops and that too without making any sense.
I think your posting is to the point. Why should we overly react to all things said by others? We have our own dignity and are a sovereign state. WE have to respond rather than react to things.
