A.N.Prasad wants everybody to believe that he is sole repository of all knowledge about the deal. All the other scientists and diplomats involevd do not know or understand anything! Very strange!
RE:AN Prasad on NUk deal
by Vijay Swaminathan on Jul 08, 2008 02:19 PM Permalink
Do you know? Are you aware of the capability of production of neuclear fissil material in the BARC facility? DO you know the amount of independence that India will have in terms of conducting security related Neuclear tests on Indian soil? I guess you dont know. So the point is, if you dont know then Dr. Prasad knows. Simple. If you dont know, i know logic. Secondly Dr Prasad is someone who is well versed with the subject and he has passed on his opinion on it. It may be that his opinion is not the right opinion but I believe you should be more circumspect if a person in that authority has made such a statement regarding the Civilian Neuclear Deal.
RE:AN Prasad on NUk deal
by Hebbar R on Jul 08, 2008 02:43 PM Permalink
You are absolutely right. Infact, Dr. Prasad probably knows more on this subject than Manmohan Singh. In any case, MMS may not be there to prevent the consequences for India. That will be th burden of future Govt.
Presently India is facing nearly 12% Inflation, considerable slow down in the economy and other serious economic issues. All this when the World renowned economist is the PM!!!!!!
RE:AN Prasad on NUk deal
by Brij D on Jul 08, 2008 05:45 PM Permalink
MMS is NOT a 'world renowned' economist. He was merely employed as one of a large number of economists and advisers at IMF/WB - which are positions that come exclusively from high level political contacts because the money is great but the work is minimal. And there is no oversight.
WHAT do you think has MMS done to become 'renowned'? The decision to open up India's economy in 1991 was taken jointly by Narsimha Rao, MMS and a couple of others.
RE:RE:AN Prasad on NUk deal
by Hebbar R on Jul 08, 2008 02:44 PM Permalink
Besides, if the Govt is so certain about the implications of this agreement, why are they not showing the Draft Agreement of the IAEA? Does this not indicate that the Congress has something to hide???
RE:AN Prasad on NUk deal
by drax on Jul 08, 2008 02:50 PM Permalink
There are many scientists who hold this view. Considering that it is such an unclear deal, there was no need for MMS to be in such a hurry considering the implications it has to India's strategic options.
