Indian PM: foreign groups behind anti-nuclear protest

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"His words came during an interview with Science magazine in which he emphasised the fundamental role that science can play in supporting Indian development.

Singh criticised some sources of opposition to biotechnology: "There are NGO's, often funded from the United States, and the Scandinavian countries, which are not fully appreciative of the development challenges that our country faces..."

He continued: "You know, for example, what's happening in Kudankulam. The atomic energy program had got into difficulties because these NGOs, mostly I think based in the United States, don't appreciate the need for our country to increase the energy supply."

http://www.world-nuclear-news.org/NP_Singh_Foreign_groups_behind_anti_nuclear_protest_2402121.html

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1. Where's the proof, activist asks PM

Where's the proof, activist asks PM
HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times
New Delhi, February 24, 2012


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s charge on Thursday that foreign NGOs were stoking protests at the Kudankulam nuclear plant was vehemently opposed by the People’s Movement Against Nuclear Energy which is spearheading the stir. Speaking exclusively to HT.com, SP Udayakumar, coordinator of People’s Movement Against Nuclear Energy said that he would seek legal advice on suing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over his remarks on foreign NGOs funding the protests against Kudankulam nuclear power plant.

He also categorically denied receiving any money from foreign sources, stating that if any such allegation is proved, he and his organisation are willing to face punishment, if not, the Prime Minister should retract his statement and resign.

"The Congress is not considering people's sentiment and is only interested in kickbacks and profits."

"Earlier, the PMO minister had alleged that PMANE received Rs 1.5cr as funding, but when I filed a case against him, he denied making any such allegation."

The government has been belittling our protests and ...

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Where-s-the-proof-activist-asks-PM/Article1-816359.aspx

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/11277541