New clause in N-deal worries scientists (India-US)

[OhioChick]

< 23 Nov, 2006 0011hrs ISTTIMES NEWS NETWORK >


MUMBAI: A new clause, which was introduced by the Senate, in the Indo-US nuclear deal has become a matter of concern for Indian scientists.

Clause in Section 115 of the Bill recommends joint research between India and US in the area of nuclear non-proliferation. Nuclear experts believe that the clause will only facilitate the backdoor entry of US National Nuclear Security Administration (USNNSA), which carries out covert operations at atomic establishments.

The USNNSA is believed to have close links with agencies like CIA, US Defence Intelligence Agency and US National Security Agency. Expressing shock over the inclusion, former atomic energy commission chairman M R Srinivasan said, "It appears to be intrusive and lays down too many obligations. It was certainly not a part of the original understanding between President George Bush and PM Manmohan Singh. It is obvious that the US wants to draw India into some difficult nuclear agreement. Some aspects of the deal goes beyond the original agreement which is not correct."

He hoped that their concerns would be addressed during the forthcoming reconciliation conference before the Bill is placed before the US House of Representatives.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/New_clause_in_India-US_nuclear_deal_worries_scientists/articleshow/533692.cms

[Vincardog]

1. I am SHOCKED that the Senate would do anything contrary to the wishes of our GREAT LEADER DIM SON

Does this mean that may be the congress is beginning to reclaim its' constitutional obligations?

One can hope so.

[jpak]

2. So much for Peaceful Indian Nuclear Power

This legislation is nothing more than a sweetheart deal between ChimpCo's nuclear cronies and India's nuclear weapons establishment.

But what the heck - we'll get those delicious irradiated mangoes!!!