[sageb1]

""The government informed the Left parties of the progress made through diplomatic efforts. It was noted that the government's intention was to ensure that the matter remains within the jurisdiction of the IAEA," Finance Minister P. Chidambaram told reporters after the United Progressive Alliance (UPA)-Left coordination meeting. The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) said it was satisfied with the government response..."

Pretty much says it all.

[Shermy]

Probably paid off like Saddam was paying off various political parties in various countries.

[indianrightwinger]

I would not read a whole lot into this report. At the end of the day, Indian politics simply don't allow a stronger stance.

I was watching live Indian News Channel last night, and the report said that a new report proving Iran was supplied by AQ Khan (of Pakistan) with nuclear technology was going to give the Government an out when push comes to shove on referring Iran to UNSC.