L K Advani asks govt to review nuclear policy

28 Oct 2011 Evaluate

Prioritizing safety and security of the people, BJP Leader L K Advani has said that contractual obligations or commercial interests cannot override it. Advani has requested government to review its nuclear policy. During the second leg of his 'Jan Chetna Yatra' against corruption he raised the issue pertaining to nuclear policy.

'I would like the government to understand that there contractual obligations or there commercial interests or those of other parties with whom they have contracted with, cannot over ride the consideration of the safety and security of our people. Therefore nuclear plants particularly on the sea shore must be reviewed thoroughly,' Advani said.

Citing examples of developed countries, Advani said 'the entire world including those countries which have nuclear plants for the development of energy for a long time, have announced a second view at all those plants, particularly if they are close to the ocean.'

Examining the nuclear plants has become the need of hour after the tragic tsunami disaster at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear reactor. This natural disaster has made almost all countries in the world to review their nuclear plants and thereby take necessary steps to avoid such catastrophic event.

Presently, Indian Government is having tough time in convincing people of Koodankulam in the state of Tamil Nadu to construct nuclear power plant. Although, top ministers with help of international organizations and former President and the Scientist Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam have tried to end the agitation, however, citizens continue to remain adamant on their stance.