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We should have supported N-deal a year ago: Amar Singh

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Posted online: Saturday , July 05, 2008 at 02:09:52


New Delhi, July 5: The Samajwadi Party (SP) said on Saturday it backed the Government over a controversial nuclear energy agreement with the United States, easing concerns the pact could trigger early elections.

Support from the SP is likely to help the Congress Party-led ruling coalition secure a Parliamentary majority if the Left parties carry out their threat to withdraw support in protest at the nuclear deal.

"The deal is in the interest of the nation, we should have come out in support of the deal a year ago," SP leader Amar Singh told reporters in New Delhi.

Samajwadi Party on Friday hinted that they would back the ruling coalition in Parliament if the communists walked away.

The SP has a history of pragmatic alliances with national parties, but it said that they had buried years of bitter relations and described the Congress party as secular.

"In politics, parties switch sides often, but we never sided with communal forces," Singh said.

He said Congress should seek a vote of confidence in Parliament without any worries. "We will not vote against the Government, even if the communists and other parties do," Singh added.

With time fast running out, the Government needs to seek approval for the deal from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the next international move needed to make the agreement operational.

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Mulayam;s SP by Dave Makkar on 06 Jul 2008

Indians must demand equality if a rouge country of 5.5 million Israel can have complete nuclear technology from America with no strings attached, why a country of more than 1.1 billion India representing major world faiths can not demand the same terms?

Nuclear Deal by Dave Makkar on 06 Jul 2008

SP by Dave Makkar on 06 Jul 2008

Canada Asian immigrants are gaining grounds and Middle East is too pre-occupied in religious fanaticism. Then India is the largest consumer market in the world with its 350 million middle class, which is more than the entire US population of 303 million. Who is left to drive the economic growth engine around the world? The Answer is Indians. One time a super power America under Israeli captivity has lost the real meaning of foreign policy and its domestic economic

Nuclear Deal by Dave Makkar on 06 Jul 2008

has either too young or too old, Europe has negative population growth, South America is a travel destination or narcotics heaven, Australia

Amar Singh is wrong in Nuclear Deal by Dave Makkar on 06 Jul 2008

India is the only country with 237 million skilled in the age group of 19 to 35 who will be driving the world economic growth engine for next 30-50 years. America, China

lefts by kelkar on 06 Jul 2008

the argument that lefts are for China are utterly baseless. Communists they have a good relations with China as communist nation, but it is not at the cost patriotism. if lefts are accused of chinese interests, was it not NEHRU himself who raised the slogan 'hindi-cheeni bhai bhai'....

should have supported N deal, a year ago????***** by BABUBHAI PATEL on 06 Jul 2008

but,IT WOULD N'T HAVE FETCHED MILLIONS THEN ???????

N-Deal by Varind on 06 Jul 2008

SP in general and M/s Amar Singh and Mulayam Singh are sheep in Wolf clothing, cunning like Fox and they are more danegrous than Osama Bin Laden. People of India will never believe duo who has brought down the political spectre to the lowest ebb. Even some terroists like Osama bin Laden has some principle but not these two who deserves to be collared by the people of India with the stick of their votes. Congress by joining hands with SP has put a last nail in their coffin and will pay heavy price for the dealwith SP behind the N-deal.

SP support by mahrup on 06 Jul 2008

SP support to deal and congress due to only condition that CBI case against Mulayem for huge unaccounted assets will be withdrawn by Congress.

Amar and nationalism by amar on 06 Jul 2008

Amar Singh is our latest Mhatma Gandhi, fully inspired by great thoughts of Laden and Lucknowi Muzhrawallis. This person with Mulayam and filth grade chaprasi shall definitely fulfill cherished dreams of Talibans.We can give the Father of nation honour to Amar Singh and Bharat ratna to Mulayam for serving Taliban.We can bring all kothewallis to Delhi and confer Padma Bhushan to them for producing a wonderful guy like Amar Singh amd Mulayam Singh.

BJP call for session by Pseudonationalist on 06 Jul 2008

This old hag is eager to occupy the Prime Ministers chair by hook or by crook.They will bite the dust in MP,Chattisgarh, Rajasthan, Delhi later this year and again in May 2009.

Talibani prediction by secular on 06 Jul 2008

Thanks for Talibani predictions. Only filth grade chaprasis with deep roots in Talibanis make such staements.

Dummies by secular on 06 Jul 2008

When we elected a dummy as a prime minister, we should have expected all these things. What is the final outcome of nuclear deal, nothing material. This Chaprasi and his Talibani Party do not have any issue to face elections so they are simply creating Dramas.Anyway, SP can effectively help congress realising Talibani dreams and already JK Govt has fully met the demands of Taliban on Amarnath land scandal. Our filth gra

nsg by kulamarva balakrishna on 06 Jul 2008

nuclear suppliers group of countries (nsg) is a market.The deal opens the market for India forsupplies and as market.that is the key. there is no need to buy in america. france, russia andother suppliers are there.why worry? by paintingiaea as a watch dog,which it is not instead it is the regulator. there is no point missing it just because man cart riders are opposed to it. =taravadu taranga trust for media monitoring= (tttmm)-kulamarva balakrishna

shameless guys by indian on 06 Jul 2008

these people are shameless guys.they are ready to do anything for their self interest.

pimp by namakharam on 06 Jul 2008

it is sad that people like amar singh,a pimp is elevatedby rastria congress.where this congress is leading the countryunder the leadership of true italian pm

Shariat law by seculartraitor on 06 Jul 2008

Congress is committed to Shariat law in iNdia under instructions from taliban and people like Amar And Mulayam are best bets of Taliban.

Time for Support by Closecall on 06 Jul 2008

If nuclear deal is such an important - do or die issue, then why was nearly four years of Bush's second term and Congress party's five years were wasted on WALKING SLOWEST Marathon race in the history of nations. Now Congress

Now chew on yello cake by Lower middle class speaking on 06 Jul 2008

"Support from the SP is likely to help the Congress Party-led ruling coalition", but will SP get voters support in the elections ? Mayawati and BJP will sweep UP in 2009. If inflation, high interest, slowing growth, falling exports, increasing imports will go on the same way even upper middle class will be looking for soup kitchens.

N deal and fools/crooks rush !!!! by BABUBHAI PATEL on 06 Jul 2008

good N. deal ,,but is the time right ????????? WHEN THE WISE WAIT,THE FOOLS RUSH AND CROOKS MAKE YOU RUSH !!!!! sir, HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO "A "USED CAR SALES LOT" ????HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO "CHOR BAZZAR-WHERE YOU WONDER ABOUT BUYING A BOXOF SOME THING AND THREE PLANTED PEOPLE RUSH IN, TO FAKELY CLAIM,BUT FINALLY STICKING THE BOX TO YOUR THROAT ????DOES THE """BIG RUSH FOR N. DEAL" SOUND LIKE ONE ????COMMIES ARE EXPOSED OF THEIR LOYALTY TO INDIA AND WILL BE WIPED OUT...BUT ON THE OTHER HAND,,,,,THIS N. DEAL AND "SONIA'S RUSH" MAKES THE DEAL WORTHLESS...ANY GOOD DEAL CAN TURN A GARBAGE BY ITS aDMINISTRATORS..GURANTEE???/THAT URANIUM WON'T BE A URANIUM WASTE LIKE CHINDBURUM'S AUSTRALIA WHEAT ???? AND THERE WON'T BE ANY BOFORS KATKI???AND WHAT IS WRONG IN FINISHING THE N. DEAL BY THE NEW GOVTS IN BOTH COUNTRIES ,WHEN THE NEW GOVTS ARE JUST A FEW MONTHS AWAY AND WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR NEXT FEW YEARS ????? WILL INDIA DIE IN A COUPLE OF MONTHS,WITHOUT THe N.deal ?????? remember BOFORs !

USA nahin lagaya is baar by Baatul on 06 Jul 2008

You've missed typing your qualification .... USA !!!

n-deal by Danda on 06 Jul 2008

Haven't you heard that Quotrochhi has started nuclear supply company ?

SP and N-Deal behind deal by Varinder on 06 Jul 2008

If SP feels N-Deal is good for the nation why Amar Singh wants to convey SP's feeling to Sonia, he should have given the statement to the media that SP will support N-deal. As a matter of fact there is some fishy deal behind the deal.

SP and N-Deal by Varind on 06 Jul 2008

Mr. Amar Singh is in the habit of "Beating about the bush". He should tell the nation "what is the deal behind the N-deal" support?

Apparently this is the best deal in Crors SP managed from Cong after losing power in UP !!! by KMR Overseas on 05 Jul 2008

If other UPA parties do not receive their share in Crors, then the days for Cong numbered!!! Good that Cong getting rippedpff first time in 60years. Cong would ditch SP too..SP need to make sure in this deal on the basis cash first policy!

Biggest political blunder by mahrup on 05 Jul 2008

This will prove to be biggest blunder by Molaem and Amar. Their old UNPA friends have already left them. After supporting the deal their muslim vote bank will also disappear. From 39 MPs they will become 5-10 MP party in next election. The gain will be by Mayawati. She will fill the vacuum of UNPA and also take all muslim votes. Mulaem will repent later.

revange...revange...... by som on 05 Jul 2008

aerica is taking revange aganist india for not supporting iraq war through noclar deal.amar is taking revange aganist congiesthrough noclear deal.

N-deal by subrata on 05 Jul 2008

N-deal today is an absolute necessity. With the crude at $150 now can you imagine where it will reach in 10years ? That is the time it takes to put up a nuclear plant and without power all Indians can go back to the staus of african countries

fuel v nuke by Danda on 06 Jul 2008

What is the price of uranium ? When India is in the market, what the price will be then ?

What is your plan by mahrup on 05 Jul 2008

Are you planning to run your car with nuclear fuel after the deal?

The plan ..... by SoftWords BigStick on 06 Jul 2008

Question : Are you planning to run your car with nuclear fuel after the deal?\n Complicated answer : YES\n Simple answer : Electricity generating plants (run using nuclear fuel) will generate electricity that can be used in a million different ways, including charging up Lithium Ion batteries in electric cars.\n Kapiche ?

electricity by Danda on 06 Jul 2008

How much electricity Congress has projected in 30 years ? ^% increase, and you have started charging your lithium now ?

Pay attention! by G. Din on 06 Jul 2008

It goes like this. I will try to go as slow as possible. Pay close attention! Nuclear fuel will generate electricity. That very electricity will charge the batteries of a car. Those batteries will then power a motor. And the motor will run your car. Now, how difficult was that to understand for you? Yes, nuclear fuel can indeed run your car. You would much rather drive a petrol-guzzling car, wouldn't you, considering how your heart beats for the Arabs. But, the world is changing, my friend, what can you do?

No, you dont understand by Nagarajan on 06 Jul 2008

Nuclear energy will be used to power industries, and create new opportunities for those people who have never had a chance - this will be need to meet the growing needs of India.Crude oil is not just important for cars but also a lot of petroleum based broducts and of course transportation - we are going to suffer no matter whether the deal is signed or not. atleast we will be able to meet growing power demands which will help our economy

A "Kala Dill [Deal] "?? by D. Sarkar on 05 Jul 2008

I have a very bad feeling about this Mixing and remixing of these Duo's [Conguram Vs Sponguram] political wrestling's . They are devoid of any decency or morality or any rationale in doing their political deals for the interest of their own? They are simply guided by their own stake of survival and grabbing power and stay in power by any means? By their logical stand point? It is becomes clear that They do damn care of Citizens' genuine plights or 'Nation's needs and interests' in true sense? God may bless us all.

middle man by som on 05 Jul 2008

people should demand CBI enqury

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