India's Credibility At Stake

The UPA Government, by succumbing to the pressure tactics of a minority of ideological vassals thereby putting the nuclear deal on the back-burner,has not only risked eroding India's credibility at the international level but also in the minds of the Indian citizens.The Indian citizenry,which was thus far highly impressed with the forthrightness,courageousness and spirit of initiative displayed by the Government in campaigning for the deal thereby steering India's strategic and energy policies down the path of pragmatism,has been shell-shocked by the Government's sudden turnabout just like the American administration officials.This breach of trust and confidence has the potential of blemishing India's strategic ties with the U.S. and the wider international community,who will deem the signing of landmark initiatives with India as being hostage to the whims and fancies of regional satraps and 'outside supporters' of coalition governments,which is a prevailing trend in the Indian political landscape.The Indian people are also left feeling embittered witnessing the Government's spineless kowtowing on the nuclear deal to the diktats of a minority.Time will tell whether the public will return this Government to power or vote in a party with a decisive mandate,finally ensuring that India's long-term interests are looked after rather than short-term ones.