Two years ago, when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visited a university in the UK, he had spoken in glowing terms of the 170 years when the British totally dominated India. While the establishment of the Raj had indeed brought with it some benefits, such as the now widespread use of the English language, as well as the institutions and practices of Westminster-style democracy, this came at a huge cost. In 1827, India accounted for 26% of total world output, dwarfing the 3% contribution made by...

This agreement brings India under the US controlled nuclear activities and our nuclear programme would totally become US dependent;

The members of the NSG work under the absolute influence of the US;

The members of the NSG cannot do anything if there is a pressure from the US to halt cooperation;

The US would be able to know India’s strengths and weakness in the nuclear arena and also future potential;

The stockpiles of fissile materials can now be e...