Click to play videoNew Delhi: For the first time, the Americans have something to say about the need for India to act fast and operationalise the Indo-US nuclear deal. The American ambassador to India, David Mulford didn't mince words when he insisted: "Now we must take the final step. Time is of essence."
Mulford echoed Washington's opinion that it was best in the interests of both parties that the deal receives its stamp of approval during the Bush regime.
Meanwhile, in Vienna, India's Atomic Energy Chief, Anil Kakodkar made it clear that nuclear power was an inevitable option. He may not have begun formal negotiations on the India-specific safeguards but made a strong pitch for India's entry into nuclear league.
He said: "There is need for reformation in global thinking that is necessary and consensus on closed fuel cycle has to be reached by those going to participate in the future nuclear renaissance.''
And Mulford's plea that time is of essence came on a day when Prakash Karat told the Government to pause the deal for six months.
Mulford's reminder to the Government comes on the eve of the next round of UPA-Left negotiations. It has the potential to upset the political arrangement between the Left and UPA to help each other buy time.
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