Why was the agreement sprung secretly on the country?
There was no debate on it. The nuclear issue relates to India’s security and sovereignty. There was a debate even on the issue of introduction of colour television. Anil Kakodkar: No. It is not like that… It is consistent with the policies we have been holding all along. Our policy is that we want to conduct our R and D [research and development] and protect our security interests based on our own autonomous decisions. That still stands. There is no major change. What are the implications of the separation of civilian from military nuclear facilities in India as envisaged in the India-U.S. Joint Statement? How will it protect our security interests and autonomous decision-making? The Joint Statement is actually a framework for cooperation in civilian nuclear power. The Joint Statement calls it a full cooperation in civilian nuclear power. It also says that India is a responsible country with advanced nuclear technology and that it will have the same benefits and advantages as other c
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