States pitching for India

What has been capturing banner headlines, in all the dailies lately, is the stern resistance Civil Liability Bill facing, form certain sections of the polity. The Bill is paramount to operationalise the Nuclear deal, India signed last year amidst a similar left-sponsored protest.

A lot has already been said and written about the controversial clause that financially caps the burden of foreign, Uranium supplier to a mere a mere 500 crore, in case of nuclear mishap. But the editorials ran across the country have missed a very vital point.

However, with America leading in terrorists’ hit-list, the modus operandi took an acute turn as George Walker Bush took over the reins from Bill Clinton. India was now friends with US. Money was infused into Indian markets through foreign direct investment, various military and financial collaborations were carried out and America whole heartedly supported India’s plea for a permanent seat in the UN council.

But why India? Why so much of effort from the Americans for a breakthrough and more strategic relationship with India? Why did GW Bush risk his position for India’s sake? ..................

Read the complete article on all important Liability Bill in Jhankaar 2010 

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