Indian leader survives vote; onus now on U.S. Congress; nuclear pact, seen as key to cementing tie, faces delay

Authors :: Sheth, Niraj
Beckett, Paul
Source :: The Wall Street Journal Eastern Edition. July 23, 2008, pA1, 1 p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The coalition government of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has weathered a non-confidence motion in parliament over the proposed nuclear power pact between India and United States. Now, the pressure is on the United States Congress to approve the pact.

Subjects :: Coalition governments -- Political activity
Foreign policy -- Analysis
No confidence motions -- Analysis
Nuclear energy -- Alliances and partnerships
Prime ministers -- Political activity
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