We have our own seismic stations, under the Departments of Atomic Energy and Science and Technology. These stations enable us to monitor developments such as the recently conducted Chinese nuclear test.
I would also like to add that observations were made regarding continuous vertical proliferation of the nuclear weapon states. I think, I have already expressed my opinion on this.
Some of the Members have asked as to whether there is any new text of CTBT. I would say, it is the same old text, therefore the question of revising our opinion about it does not arise.
My friend, Shri Jaswant Singh, for whom I have great regard for his knowledge, eloquence and his in-depth understanding of the situation, has raised a number of points relating to the procedure on the Conference on Disarmament and the UN General Assembly. As I have mentioned, the manner in which this Treaty is being negotiated, is unprecedented. While we can block consensus in the CD, the UN General Assembly may like to take up the issue de novo. I would not like to go into more detail. As I said, it is better that I do not go into more detail at this stage till we are confronted with this situation.
Mr. Prithviraj Chavan has asked about the peaceful nuclear explosion in the CTBT. He has asked about the Chinese position. China raised a point that peaceful test may be permitted and that I think has created some misunderstanding. China had sought this option only for five major powers and not for others. That is why we could not support China. If peaceful nuclear test is to be allowed, it should be for all. China wanted it only for five major powers, and that is why we could not go with that.
With this, I think I have covered almost all the points. Before I sit down, may I say that the strength of India is basically in its unity. Unitedly we have said something, which is having its effect. This united voice is not only strong, it is firm and decisive. On your behalf, and that is my strength if any, I have said that we shall not dilute our strength. Kindly do not get taken in if one day you find in the newspapers that we are diluting or weakening our strength. We have clearly defined our parameters. We know for what we have stood for. We have completely understood as to what are our national interests and what are our security concerns. On behalf of myself and on behalf of the Government, I promise you - I have the courage to say on behalf of all of you - that we shall stand together and shall safeguard our interests.
Thank you.
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SHRIMATI MEIRA KUMAR (KAROL BAGH - DELHI): Madam, Chairman, I would like to raise a very important issue. Fifteen MLAs have been arrested when they were sitting on a `dharna' for a very good cause. As we know, in Delhi ... (Interruptions)
MR. CHAIRMAN (PROF. RITA VERMA): It has nothing to do with the CTBT. Please raise it later on.
SHRIMATI MEIRA KUMAR: A woman has been molested.... (Interruptions) This case has been going on for a long time. A Minister of the Government of Delhi is implicated in this case. The MLAs were sitting on a `dharna'.... (Interruptions)
MR. CHAIRMAN: This is not the way to behave. Please sit down.
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SHRIMATI MEIRA KUMAR: It is against the honour of a woman.
MR. CHAIRMAN: This is not going on record. Nothing, that she says, will go on record. This is not the way to behave.
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MR. CHAIRMAN: Nothing is going on record.
SHRI SATYA PAL JAIN (CHANDIGARH): I am on a point of order. Under which Rule, she is raising this issue?
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MR. CHAIRMAN (PROF. RITA VERMA): Nothing is going on record.
(Interruptions) ... (Not recorded)
MR. CHAIRMAN: This is not the way to behave in the House.
(Interruptions) ... (Not recorded)
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