The CPI(M) has reiterated its firm and total opposition to the Civil Nuclear Liability Bill. The party after its one-day Politburo meet in a statement said today that the harmful provisions in the bill like the exemption of liability for the foreign suppliers of nuclear equipment nor the cap on the liability for the operator can be supported. <br/><br/>The party expressed its strong opposition to the present version of the Food Security Bill. The Politburo also criticised the Foreign Education Providers Bill proposed to be introduced in Parliament.<br/><br/>The meet also took stock of the overall political situation in the country.<br/><br/>Intensifying its campaign against the government, the CPI(M) has decided to bring cut motions on increase in prices of petrol and diesel in the Lok Sabha when it reconvenes on 15th of next month. <br/><br/>While party is adopting an anti-UPA line at the centre, in West Bengal its efforts are aimed at creating fissures in the Congress alliance with the Trinamool Congress. <br/><br/>The party which is worried about its prospects in the Assembly polls next year in West Bengal, will discuss its political line at the extended Central Committee to be held in August.
News On AIR | March 26, 2010 1:46 PM
CPI(M) opposes Civil Nuclear Liability Bill