NEW DELHI (AFP) — 18 July 2008 - Three of India's most respected atomic scientists on Friday criticised a controversial nuclear deal with the United States, saying it would have "serious repercussions" for their country.The government says the deal, signed in 2005, will give India access to nuclear technology it needs to help meet its rapidly rising demand for energy.
But a joint statement issued by three scientists who have worked on India's nuclear programme warned the deal was loaded with stipulations that could destroy the country's commercial and military interests.
The scientists -- former Atomic Energy Commission chairman P.K. Iyengar, the ex-chief of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board A. Gopalakrishnan and A.N. Prasad, former head of Bhabha Atomic Research Board -- sent their message by fax to all lawmakers. More>>>
