Daily we read about atom bombs
and missiles but how many of us know how our own nuclear programme originated.
It is an interesting story.
UNO was founded in 1945. Five
countries were inducted in to the Security Council who are till date the
exclusive permanent members. India was then a slave country. There was only one
hope for India to become a member of SC but Churchill’s British Government
opposed this move. As a result China, not India got the seat. Five members of
SC were: Russia, China, France, U.K and U.S.A. All five first product atom bomb
and then hydrogen bomb. Security Council in this way was transformed into an
atomic or nuclear club. In 1970, Non-Prolifration Treaty was signed so that no
other country should become an atomic power.
On attaining freedom, India
understood that to become a world power it had to become an atomic/nuclear
power. Indian scientist Raja Ramanna says,” there was no debate on the issue whether atom bomb
is to be made or not, the most important thing was how to make it. Reputation
of Indian scientists was low; Western scientists had no respect for the caliber
of our scientists . India felt that it was necessary to be an nuclear power to
become a part of world deliberations so it became busy in this direction.
Pandit Nehru kept the cards of
atomic bomb close to his chest. He started a wave of non-aligned nations and
tried to build up public opinion for the end of atomic weapons. He established
a department of atomic energy and appointed Dr. Bhaba as its secretary who had
to report directly to the Prime Minister. This arrangement still holds good in
India.
We got substantial help from
other countries for nuclear/ atomic progress. First nuclear reactor called
Apsara is of one megawatt and was given by Britain. The second one (of 40
megawatts) was given by Canada and U.S.A. provided one tonne of heavy water for
it. That was called CIRUS (Canada India Reactor U.S).
CIRUS
came at a time when international nuclearsanctions were not yet initiated. This
reactor was most suitable for manufacturing atomic weapons. Canada and America
tried to control it but India defeated their plan. India continued to tread
forwards on the nuclear road.
In 1957, Pandit Nehru set up an
atomic energy plant in Trombay. Later Indra Gandhi named it Bhaba Atomic
Research Center (BARC) Dr. Bhaba was killed on 24 Jan, 1966 in an air-mishap.
Quite possible the foreign powers got him eliminated.
Nicolos Kenneth who had worked a
lot on America’s first atomic project, once met Pandit Nehru and Dr. Bhaba at a function. He wrote about this meeting
that “Nehru asked Bhaba if he can prepare an atom bomb and Bhaba replied in the
positive and added he will need one year to prepare it. Nehru concluded the
talk saying you don’t have to go ahead with it till I say so.”
India conducted its first atomic
test in Pokhran on May 18, 1974. Like other nations India too declared it was a
peaceful test. After this India made several atom bombs and even rockets to
carry them. In May, 1998 under Vajpayee government more experiments were
carried out. Many European nations expressed anger over these tests. A few days
after these atomic tests I had to go to Holland for an International meeting
but I was denied visa.
Pakistan too did not lag behind.
Without help from Western countries especially U.S.A., it could not carry out
any nuclear experiment. Anyway our neighbour Pakistan too got atomic weapons.
As a result the possibility of a major war between the two countries was ruled
out forever.
Today no war can be won with
nuclear/atomic bombs alone. To gain control over a nation, several types of
presence is needed in big numbers especially infantry.
We have seen that America and NATO
forces could not control Afganistan in eight years despite the use of highly
sophisticated uranium weapons. No atom bomb came to their help But there is no
denying the fact that radio active materials espeacilly “depletes uranium” have
been used freely. It is also possible that mini nuke atom bombs were also used in several places. This is a new
inclination/twist in military approach. Powerful countries use nuclear weapons
but do not disclose it to anyone. Such news have only came to light by a few
disillusioned American soldiers who have proofs also.
India, Pakistan and Israel are
nuclear rebel nations in the eyes of international view point because they
refused to sign ‘Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty’. Contrary to this Iran does
not have any atom bomb and its official policy is against manufacturing and
keeping it. It has signed NNPT. All its atomic energy related projects are
undertaken under the vigilant international eye. America, Israel and other
allied nations intimidate Iran and openly threat invasion. If Iran were
equipped with nuclear weapon carrying rockets, it would not be unduly
pressurized. North Korea has atom bombs and rockets too so it does not care
about threats from Western countries especially U.S. Despite all intentions to
invade, America at this point does not dare to touch North Korea.
This scenario suggests that
India’s wise leaders placed nuclear weapons in the country’s hands to save it
from blackmail and provide fillup to its independence. But if the same nuclear
power is used against the neighbouring countries, it can only result in mutual
horrible destruction.
To understand and save ourselves
from the evil globalist political and military games as well as establish a
peaceful and progressive environment with all our neighbouring countries, seems
to be the best policy.
THE LAST BONDAGE :
What is the truth of Western
Empire? It is nothing but threatening weak nations because of its immense
power. In contemporary times the harsh, intimidating attitude of U.S. led West
towards Iran is the best example of it.
U.S. and its allied countries
mouth water at the thought of endless source of oil in Central Asian countries.
On 23th Oct, at G-20 meeting held in Johannesberg, Obama declared “Iran is
violating all those rules that other countries abide by. Iran should fulfil the
demands of International Brotherhood”. This brotherhood comprises ever willing
and ever controlled governments of France, Britain, Germany and Israel. The
same brotherhood has created turbulence in the entire world and is responsible
for long wars in three countries. It is well known fact that Iran does not
possess any atom bomb nor has any intention to make it then why it is
constantly under threat of war ?
However, Iran has greatly sinned.
It has manufactured a different type of bomb which has attacked the U.S.
dollar! America is a bankrupt nation which has forced the entire world to use
dollar as international currency, under the threat/behest of its armed force.
The biggest trade is that of oil and it is imperative to buy dollars to
purchase oil. That is the robbers law. This paper currency of dollars is the
source of America’s power. First bomb against this currency was used by Sudam
Hussain of Iraq who started selling its oil in Euros instead of dollars. That
is why Iraq was devastated and also to gain control of its oil wells.
Now Iran has declared to sell its
oil in other currencies rather than dollar. This decision is no less than
dropping an atom bomb. U.S. (actually the private bankers that control it) is
most perturbed at this development. It may unmask the falsely created dollar
dependence. Capitalism/imperialism and its controlling bankers shall not allow
this show of rebellion even if Iran has to be attacked. Iran’s days are
numbered. Imperialism thrives on its military power and the threat to use it
against others. If Iran is attacked the oil business will get a great jolt, set
back and country like India would face acute economic recession.
Iran has in a way touched the
most raw nerve of America and its financial controllers. It is yet to be seen
how it will defend itself. India’s atomic power is a guarantee at this time for
the nation’s security that no outsider can attack us. Hats off to farsighted
Prime Minister Nehru and scientist Bhaba.
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