A heated debate unfolded in the Lok Sabha as the government introduced the SHANTI Nuclear Bill, opening the door for private sector participation in India’s atomic energy programme. The Opposition raised serious safety and accountability concerns. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor warned of “exploitable loopholes” in the bill, arguing that provisions allowing the government to exempt nuclear plants from licensing and liability if risks are deemed “insignificant” could undermine safety norms.
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