%A T Jayaraman
%T Journey from Pokhran-II to Hyde Act
%! Journey from Pokhran-II to Hyde Act
%X Indo-US nuclear deal underlines the continuing adherence of the nuclear superpower to its non-proliferation agenda. The acceptance of this legislation by the UPA government also marks the sidelining of scientists in determining nuclear policy. This eclipse highlights the miscalculation that Pokhran-II would reinforce India's autonomy, when in fact the tests initiated the process of its weakening.