Chapter 5
Nuclear Policy, Issues and Conflicts
“In essence today there is conflict between two things, the atom bomb and what it represents and the spirit of humanity. I hope that while India will no doubt play a great part in all material spheres, she will always lay stress on spirit of humanity.”
— Jawahar Lal Nehru, in a speech delivered in the Indian Constituent Assembly on 14th August 1947
This statement summarizes India’s attitude towards nuclear technology and disarmament since independence. It reflects that while India will work actively to acquire nuclear technology, India’s commitment towards humanity will make it to work for a world free of nuclear weapons.42 Pandit Nehru also felt that nuclear technology offers tremendous potential ...
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