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An assault on nuclear sovereignty: MDMK

Special Correspondent

CHENNAI: The Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) on Tuesday criticised the United Progressive Alliance Government for concluding the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal, which it described as an assault on “nuclear sovereignty” of the country.

The party adopted a resolution urging the Government to withdraw the deal, which, it felt, was not in the interests of the country. It would be detrimental to the country’s non-alignment and foreign policies. Taking into consideration long-term interests of country’s nuclear technology, the UPA Government should withdraw from the agreement.

The party was also against the State Government’s decision to permit the Tata group titanium dioxide project in Tirunelveli and Tuticorin districts. It was unfortunate that the Government was going ahead with the project despite protests from various sections.

Expressing support for Sri Lankan Tamils, the party alleged that the Centre continued to supply radars to Sri Lanka and provide logistic support to the Sri Lankan Navy, which were being used against the Tamils.

Resolutions demanding a minimum support price for green tea and withdrawal of increase in guideline values of properties were also adopted.

To express the party’s protest against “anti-people policies” of the State Government, it would organise a demonstration in front of the Chennai Collectorate on August 20.

Party general secretary Vaiko chaired the meeting.

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