I would say the whole fiasco about nuclear deal was due to the following facts:
1. Congress made alliance with left fully knowing that left is against any kind of friendship with the USA. They wanted to be in power in Delhi and they did not think about what could have happened in future.
2. Congress did not make any effort to take the left (and BJP) into confidence before starting the negotiations. How could they simply assumed the support of left?
3. Even after the start of the negotiations, the Congress did not make any effort to convince the parliament. On the other hand, USA has always said they can not go ahead with the deal without the approval of their congress. How could the PM simply assumed that the parliament will simply approve the deal just because he the the most wisest prime minister of India or just because he is perceived as the most patriotic prime minister?
I am not saying left is right on this issue, they are dead wrong and consists of corrupt people. What I am trying to say is there was a severe lack of practical sense in the minds of Congress political leaders.
RE:The fault is entirely on Congrress's side
by on Sep 10, 2007 09:16 PM Permalink
BJP's stand is hypocritical. They should support this deal if they are patriotic. Congress is far better. Any way even if elections are held now congress will win 220 and the UPA will get majority
RE:The fault is entirely on Congrress's side
by Indian on Sep 10, 2007 09:38 PM Permalink
BJP is not strictly opposed to the deal. Read their latest stand - they want parliament to pass a law which will approve this agreement. I think that is a fair point. Earlier they were asking for a JPC. I do not see why an important issue like this cannot have a JPC.
Congress mismanaged the process. They should have kept BJP on their side just like BJP kept them in the loop while working on the Pakistan dialogues.
RE:The fault is entirely on Congrress's side
by Jimmy on Sep 10, 2007 09:17 PM Permalink
I accept these.. Yes but a good chance to show public what motivates left more.. Propaganda rather that love for nation....If they eat Chineese s**it they will tell "Wow tasty"
RE:The fault is entirely on Congrress's side
by P Zipk on Sep 10, 2007 09:35 PM Permalink
Manmohan Singh may be a good economist, but he is a very bad politician. His actions are very autocratic in nature. He should have learned a lesson or two in building consensus from Narasimha Rao and Vajpayee.
