Showing posts with label Nuclear Deal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nuclear Deal. Show all posts

Thursday, July 17, 2008

Some facts about 123 agreement

What is the truth behind 123 agreement. Is it beneficial for India. Lets examine the nuts and bolts of the agreement and decide for ourselves:

1. The 123 agreement is silent on nuclear testing by India, but makes it clear that the pact will not hinder or hamper India's military nuclear programme

2. The agreement commits the US to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies to Indian reactors even if it terminates its cooperation and to help create strategic fuel reserve for Indian safeguarded nuclear reactors.

3. US to ensure India can have nuclear cooperation with the international community.

4. Either party (country) shall have the right to terminate this agreement prior to its expiration on one year's written notice to the other party

I wonder if the agreement ensures critical supply to our reactors, gives us global recognition and importance, does not deters nuclear testing by India, it must be really benefitial for our country.
Then what is the real "motto" of the protestors and people against the deal?