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The Indo-US Nuclear Deal is intended to meet energy requirements of India by granting it access to atomic fuel, technology and plants even though it is not a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. That the accord allows Washington to terminate the agreement, if India tested atomic weapons, should not unduly worry the opponents. India has perfected its ability and technical know-how to carryout laboratory testing of nuclear devices. This is, perhaps, what Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee meant when they said that 123 Agreement will not hinder the country's nuclear testing options. The argument that 123 Agreement will subordinate India’s independent foreign policy also does not have any substance to it. China has 123 Agreement with the US and follows its own foreign policy initiatives, at times, opposed to American interests; whereas, Pakistan accommodates American line of thought in its foreign policy endeavors even without any 123 agreements curbing its style.
While the country retains its right to explore military nuclear options against threats from its neighbors, China and Pakistan, there is no denying the fact that there are no complaints from the Chinese about 123 Agreement between China and the US. Under the circumstances, China prompting the Left to oppose the deal by resorting to threats of withdrawal of support is understandable. The BJP, in pursuit of power, prodding and goading the Left to drop the Manmohan Singh Govt is also not too difficult to comprehend. Whether the Left continues to bark or takes a break to bite, at the behest of BJP or their Chinese friends, the communists seem to have revealed their true identity. Now that they have friends outside (China) as well as inside (BJP), the Left can realize its threat of withdrawing outside support to the UPA Govt and create instability inside the country. They cannot be faulted for springing any surprise for their countrymen and the Chinese, as they had already spoken of serious consequences against UPA operationalising the deal.
The Indo-US Nuclear Deal is intended to meet energy requirements of India by granting it access to atomic fuel, technology and plants even though it is not a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. That the accord allows Washington to terminate the agreement, if India tested atomic weapons, should not unduly worry the opponents. India has perfected its ability and technical know-how to carryout laboratory testing of nuclear devices. This is, perhaps, what Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee meant when they said that 123 Agreement will not hinder the country's nuclear testing options. The argument that 123 Agreement will subordinate India’s independent foreign policy also does not have any substance to it. China has 123 Agreement with the US and follows its own foreign policy initiatives, at times, opposed to American interests; whereas, Pakistan accommodates American line of thought in its foreign policy endeavors even without any 123 agreements curbing its style.
While the country retains its right to explore military nuclear options against threats from its neighbors, China and Pakistan, there is no denying the fact that there are no complaints from the Chinese about 123 Agreement between China and the US. Under the circumstances, China prompting the Left to oppose the deal by resorting to threats of withdrawal of support is understandable. The BJP, in pursuit of power, prodding and goading the Left to drop the Manmohan Singh Govt is also not too difficult to comprehend. Whether the Left continues to bark or takes a break to bite, at the behest of BJP or their Chinese friends, the communists seem to have revealed their true identity. Now that they have friends outside (China) as well as inside (BJP), the Left can realize its threat of withdrawing outside support to the UPA Govt and create instability inside the country. They cannot be faulted for springing any surprise for their countrymen and the Chinese, as they had already spoken of serious consequences against UPA operationalising the deal.
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