PM becomes vocal on nuclear deal’s opposition by the Left

Aug 11: Upset with the statements of his allies, CPI and CPM, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh put choice before them that if they want to withdraw their support from the government as they are not in favour of the nuclear deal, be it.

PM reacted to the warning of the left in which they said that government will have to pay the heavy price if government went ahead with the deal.

In an interview to telegraph, PM said, “I told them that it is not possible to renegotiate the deal. It is and honourable deal, the cabinet has approved it, we can not go back on it. I told them to do what they want to do, if they want to withdraw support, so be it”

Prime minister also dwelled upon the underestimate the left is doing of the deal and the internal strength of the biggest democracy, strength of its people, culture, values.

He also dwelled upon the prospects the nuclear deal with US carries for India. As the deal will provide energy security to India and various other development options.

He also explained his government’s aspiration to improve relations with all the countries whether it is US, Russia, France, EU and especially China.

PM also assured that they have not compromised the strategic position or power of India and is big and strong enough to be used as a satellite by any country.

PM has thrown the ball the in the court of the left while left has kept mum till yet on the statements of the PM.

Nuclear deal will be discussed in Parliament on August 14 and 16 after PM makes a statement on Monday to remove the fears of the opposition as well as his allies.

C PM has hinted to walk out of Parliament in case voting takes place on the nuclear deal though ruled out any possibility of joining opposition on the issue.