BE-IZZAT BE-ABR'E'U -- VII

Ok... by now we are so used to Robin Abreu's legendary plagiarsing heroics, that what's written in this entry would appear no big deal. Half of Robin's editorial on the Nuke deal and the Left, has been lifted from an NDTV story filed on Aug 19. Read on...

Herald's plagiarised editorial

Snap or not
Will the Left pull out of the United Progressive Alliance and will the government head for a snap poll? With both sides hardening their stance all eyes are now on the various other parties that constitute the UPA and can nation afford another poll. But has the state reached such a stage that there can be a compromise. On the other hand the state does need nuclear energy considering the power shortage in the state. The issue is simple what is needed – energy or a snap poll. While the Left has made it clear that if their concerns on the nuclear deal are not addressed, the government can fall. But are the UPA allies okay with mid-term polls? No doubt that euring (can't even plagiarise correctly is it Robin? Thats 'during' guys) his meeting with Pranab Mukherjee, RJD chief Lalu Yadav assured the Congress of his full support and clearly said they do not want elections now. On the other hand NCP’s Sharad Pawar has also made it clear that he will stay with the UPA and does not want mid-term polls. He is also not opposed to the nuclear deal. As for the DMK, the party wants a compromise so that the government survives. And while egos continue to get inflated the nation watches with bated breath to see if there is snap poll or no.

EXCERPTS FROM THE NDTV STORY
http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/story.aspx?id=NEWEN20070023111&ch=8/19/2007%207:07:00%20PM
Govt offers to form expert panel on nuke deal
NDTV Correspondent
Sunday, August 19, 2007 (New Delhi) Government sources have informed NDTV that a committee of experts has been proposed to examine the concerns of the Left parties on the Indo-US nuclear deal. According to sources, members of the Left, diplomats and Shyam Saran, special envoy to PM on the nuclear deal, will be part of the committee.With regard to a debate in Parliament, sources have informed that it is likely to be held on August 27-29, and that External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee may address the Parliament.Moreover, the content of that address will be discussed with the Left beforehand...
...However, as efforts to tackle the crisis continue, it seems that the UPA allies are not in favour of mid-term polls. During his meeting with Pranab Mukherjee, RJD chief Lalu Yadav assured the Congress of his full support and clearly said that they don't want elections now. The NCP's Sharad Pawar has also made it clear while talking to Sonia Gandhi that he will stay with the UPA and doesn't want mid-term polls. He is also not opposed to the nuclear deal. As for the DMK, the party wants a so that the government survives.