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Shiv Sena had earlier been opposing the India/US deal and had even spoken out against it in parliament as decided by the opposition coalition NDA but now it seems to be praising prime minister Manmohan Singh and supporting the deal. DNA seem to take the view that Sena's position is a function of internal Sena politics, basically, rather than wider issues.

According to DNA news, another NDA partner, Trinamool Congress, is playing a hide-and-seek game with the opposition coalition, always leaving an air of uncertainty on its future course.

According to the Statesman there is "Much More To The N-Deal Than (the Indian) Govt’s Prestige Or Survival" and they give a long article explaining why they think so.

IMO: I do not know enough facts yet to judge the issues. After the US invasion on Iraq, all such information from the US appears potentially suspect, backing to some extent "The Statesman"'s views. However China, whilst clearly fence-sitting, appears largely to support internal leftist views opposing the agreement, as expected. I would have thought on balance India has to look at the facts very carefully but that there could be a case for proceeding, given the importance of a mature and careful decision, made in the interests of the country and bearing in mind issues like global warming.