by admin_dianuke |
March 27, 2012
Dear Shri Manmohan Singh:
Dear Shri Manmohan Singh:
I am writing to express my deep concern and sorrow at the recent developments in Kudankulam and Idhitikarai. While there can be vigorous debate and disagreement on nuclear energy, as a country formed with democratic ideals India surely cannot allow repressive action against a
group of non-violent people who oppose the nuclear plant at Koodankulam. The use of massive police force to intimidate villagers, and the reported blocking of water and food to the village is unacceptable.
group of non-violent people who oppose the nuclear plant at Koodankulam. The use of massive police force to intimidate villagers, and the reported blocking of water and food to the village is unacceptable.
Although new nuclear plants are perhaps safer than those constructed decades ago, it is impossible to rule out a catastrophic accident at a nuclear power plant, despite the considerable attention devoted to reducing risk in such complex and large-scale engineering designs. This
is tacitly acknowledged by all Governments that try to locate such plants in regions away from "large” population centers. Furthermore, the understanding of potential risk and damage is implicit in the continuing push to limit liability by corporations and countries wishing to sell
nuclear power plants. It is important to note that the single nuclear accident in Fukushima is estimated to cost $250 billion, or more. These large estimates of damage pale in comparison with the Rs. 1,500 crore ($300 million) limit of liability in India which the foreign providers find unacceptable, and whose objections the Govt is apparently trying to accommodate.
is tacitly acknowledged by all Governments that try to locate such plants in regions away from "large” population centers. Furthermore, the understanding of potential risk and damage is implicit in the continuing push to limit liability by corporations and countries wishing to sell
nuclear power plants. It is important to note that the single nuclear accident in Fukushima is estimated to cost $250 billion, or more. These large estimates of damage pale in comparison with the Rs. 1,500 crore ($300 million) limit of liability in India which the foreign providers find unacceptable, and whose objections the Govt is apparently trying to accommodate.
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