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Indo-U.S. nuclear deal

This letter refers to the article “Is India so weak that it must fear success?” (Sept. 4). Nobody can understand India’s energy security scenario better than our scientists. But the fact that the scientific community was not the triggering force behind the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal shows it is a result of political engagements rather than national compulsions.

Nuclear commerce with the U.S. is not the need of the hour but only an addition to our existing nuclear programme. There will neither be any huge gains if the deal is brokered, nor will we suffer any great loss if it falls through. A deal that forces us to live with alien diktats cannot serve our national interests.

B. Jayanna Krupakar,

Surathkal

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Rahul Dravid did not force a follow-on in the third test against England because a rare series win was at stake. As for the recent developments regarding the nuclear deal, they are a result of our cynical attitude towards the West. They have not come about because we fear success. It was because we wanted to stand on our own feet that we fought against foreign rule and gained freedom.

Aneesh Bhandari,

New Delhi

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The article clearly reflects our attitude — our fear of failure overrides the courage needed to take risks and succeed. It is time we started striving for excellence and gave up our hesitant attitude.

Anadi Mitra,

Bangalore

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While the UPA government is determined to operationalise the nuclear deal, the Left parties are doing their best to postpone it. One wonders whether we really need the deal. Why is the U.S. so keen on signing it with India? Is it only because it wants to strengthen its position against China? Although the deal can serve to improve our contribution to the world economy, we will end up encouraging capitalistic hegemony, as practised by the U.S.

Gulam Jeelani,

Aligarh

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