Amidst the hype and euphoria over the 'historic' nuclear deal between India and the United States of America, Seema Mustafa writes that the nine objections raised by the CPI(M) against the India-US civilian nuclear energy agreement have not been addressed in the 123 agreement.
1. The CPI(M) was concerned that the deal required India to pursue a foreign policy congruent to that of the US; and to secure India's full and active participation in US efforts to sanction and contain Iran.
2. The deal would not allow full cooperation on civilian nuclear technology, denying India a complete fuel cycle.
3. Steps to be taken by India would be conditional upon and contingent on action taken by the US.
4. The US will not take the necessary steps to change its laws or align the NSG rules to fulfil the terms of the India-US nuclear deal.
5. The additional protocol referred to in the original agreement would be intrusive and not India-specific.
6. India is placing its facilities in perpetuity while the US President can prevent the transfer to India of equipment, materials or technology from other participating governments in the NSG, or from any other source.
7. India's fissile material stockpile will be restricted.
8. The deal includes physical verification and suitable access to be provided by India to US inspectors, and not just IAEA safeguards.
9. The military programme will also be subject to monitoring by the IAEA and the US.
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