IUML displeased over nuke deal
Expressing displeasure over Centre's handling of Indo-US nuclear deal, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a constituent of the UPA, on Monday said comprehensive consultations with allies and supporters prior to the signing of the pact could have a...
By PTI |
CHENNAI: Expressing displeasure over Centre's handling of Indo-US nuclear deal, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), a constituent of the UPA, on Monday said comprehensive consultations with allies and supporters prior to the signing of the pact could have averted the present crisis.
"The text of the agreement was revealed only days after the pact was signed. The Government should acknowledge that there are serious concerns regarding the deal,"
IUML President G M Banatwalla told reporters here while asking the UPA government to address them in the nation's interest.
Asked about the IUML's move in the event of Centre going ahead with the deal, he said: "let us see what is the outcome. Then, we will take a decision". However, the question of withdrawal of support to the UPA Government did not arise at the national executive meeting of the party held here yesterday, he said.
Expressing "apprehension" over India's "growing relations" with the United States and Israel, Banatwalla said strategic military proximity with America would affect New Delhi's independent foreign policy and commitment to the non-alignment movement.
Appreciating the efforts taken by the Centre on Sachar Committee reports, Banatwalla urged the Government to table the report of Justice Ranganathan Mishra Commission on Linguistic and Religious Minorities in Parliament without any further delay in view of the prevalent "political uncertainties".
"The text of the agreement was revealed only days after the pact was signed. The Government should acknowledge that there are serious concerns regarding the deal,"
IUML President G M Banatwalla told reporters here while asking the UPA government to address them in the nation's interest.
Asked about the IUML's move in the event of Centre going ahead with the deal, he said: "let us see what is the outcome. Then, we will take a decision". However, the question of withdrawal of support to the UPA Government did not arise at the national executive meeting of the party held here yesterday, he said.
Expressing "apprehension" over India's "growing relations" with the United States and Israel, Banatwalla said strategic military proximity with America would affect New Delhi's independent foreign policy and commitment to the non-alignment movement.
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The country's "collaboration" with Israel seriously impaired and undermined its consistent and age-old support to Palestinians and their cause, he said. Appreciating the efforts taken by the Centre on Sachar Committee reports, Banatwalla urged the Government to table the report of Justice Ranganathan Mishra Commission on Linguistic and Religious Minorities in Parliament without any further delay in view of the prevalent "political uncertainties".
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