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… will the Right do what is right ? Rajya Dharma or Rajniti Dharma — i wonder which the BJP will follow on the nuclear deal ?<\/p>\n

What the withdrawal of support by the Left has proven is that ‘Secularism’ – in the absence of other common ideals and principles – is not a good enough basis for a political alliance. Anymore than ‘socialism’ or ‘democracy’ or ‘hope’ or even ‘love’ is.<\/p>\n

The UPA government began its term with Sonia Gandhi ‘renouncing’ power in National Interest. It seems like it may end its term with the Party renouncing power to defend a deal that they believe is in National Interest.<\/p>\n

I am for one glad that the Congress Party has taken a stand. I am glad that the stand is in favour of the deal. I am glad that they had the courage to tell the Left to take a walk. I am glad that there is someone there trying to do the best as far as the Indian people are concerned.<\/p>\n

Today, while the PM is at the G8 Summit – he may reflect on Nietzsche <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Out of Life’s school of war, what does not destroy me, makes me stronger<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

He may also glance at a shloka <\/em>from the Bhagvad Gita<\/a><\/strong> (ch.2, 14)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Thy right is to work only; but never to the fruits thereof. Be thou not the producer of the fruits of (thy) actions; neither let thy attachment be towards inaction<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As I asked at the begining — will the BJP do what is right, or is it going to play politics with the long term energy security of the people of India ? It will be an interesting fortnight in politics.<\/p>\n

Also read :
\nThe Nuclear Deal and the Tragic End of an Experiment<\/a><\/strong>
\nBye Bye Left <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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