Nuclear deal 'does not limit' India's weapons programme

India’s prime minister today said the civilian nuclear pact with the United States would not limit the scope of the Asian nation’s atomic weapons programme.

Nuclear deal 'does not limit' India's weapons programme

India’s prime minister today said the civilian nuclear pact with the United States would not limit the scope of the Asian nation’s atomic weapons programme.

The deal opens India’s civilian reactors to international inspections in exchange for civilian nuclear know-how and fuel, but has been criticised by critics on the left and right as a threat to Indian national security.

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