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All is well

All is well that ends well, for now. The political crisis triggered by the India-U.S. nuclear deal has ended on a positive note, with the players taking into consideration the genuine interests of the people. For some, the UPA government’s decision to put the deal on hold may be a disappointment, and for others an embarrassment, climb-down or U-turn. But it certainly is a turning point.

The Congress and its allies deserve praise for defusing the crisis. Sonia Gandhi’s statement that her party was determined to ensure that the UPA government implemented its programmes till 2009 by practising the coalition dharma was particularly significant. She deserves to be commended for demonstrating what should not be done when you want to run a country.

Chris Gojer,

Bangalore

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The UPA government’s decision to put the nuclear deal on hold is welcome. Apprehensions raised by the Left parties remain unaddressed. All the issues pertaining to the deal should first be debated in Parliament to reach a political consensus.

M. Jeyaram,

Sholavandan

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There was a time when Prime Minster Manmohan Singh said it was not possible to re-negotiate the 123 agreement and that the Left was free to withdraw support to the UPA government. Now he and the Congress chief together have decided to put the deal on the backburner so that the UPA government can complete its term. Whatever their justification, it is clear that their main aim is to only remain in power — the country’s progress is secondary.

Wg. Cdr. M.L. Rangarajan,

Coimbatore

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A nervous Prime Minister seems to be making desperate attempts to convince President Bush why India cannot operationalise the nuclear deal. Only recently, did he challenge the Left parties to withdraw support and Ms. Gandhi said all those opposing the nuclear deal were enemies of progress. But when it became clear that the Left would not relent, the Congress showed that power, and not the deal, mattered more to it.

A. Srikantaiah,

Bangalore

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Till a few days ago, we were told that the nuclear deal was extremely important for the nation’s development. When the coalition government found its continuance in power threatened, the deal was put on hold. What is more important for this government — development or power?

K. Ravi,

Vaikom

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