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Journalism of Courage
In the nervous slog overs of the battle for numbers, the focus is on the 20-odd MPs whose parties have not yet made their line very clear, and who are wooed by both sides. The Indian Express speaks to some of the 8220;independents and others8221;.
Harish Nagpal Independent from Amroha, UP
Nuclear Deal: For
Vote of confidence: Against
I will vote against the Govt. The UPA is not paying any attention to price rise and talking only about the n-deal.
Mani Charenamei Independent from Outer Manipur
Nuclear Deal:
For Vote of confidence: Not decided
I want a concrete assurance from the Govt about formation of a larger Naga state. If that happens, I am ready to vote in favour.
Baleshwar Yadav National Loktantrik Party from Padrauna, UP
Nuclear Deal: For
Vote of confidence: For
As instructed by Mulayam Singh, we are with the Govt on the n-deal. The Mayawati camp has been approaching me for support too.
Nakul Das Sikkim Democratic Front from Sikkim
Nuclear Deal: For
Vote of confidence: For
I support the n-deal and will vote for the Govt. The SDF was one of the first parties to lend its support to the Govt on the deal.
Mohanbhai Delkar Bhartiya Navshakti Party from Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Nuclear Deal: For
Vote of confidence: For
I support the n-deal and will therefore vote for the UPA during the vote of confidence. I am an associate member of the Congress.
Sansuma Khunggur Bwiswmuthiary Independent from Kokrajhar, Assam
Nuclear Deal: Not Decided
Vote of confidence: Not Decided
I am in Assam. No questions right now. I will talk only on July 20 or 21.
Babu Lal Marandi Independent from Kodarma, Jharkhand
Nuclear Deal: Against
Vote of confidence: Against
I am opposing the n-deal since it is against India8217;s sovereignty and I will vote against the UPA Govt as it has failed on all fronts.
Abdul Rashid Shaheen National Conference from Baramullah
Nuclear Deal: For
Vote of confidence: Not Decided
Things in Kashmir can improve only if we have good relations with the US. I will follow the party line during the vote of confidence.
Munshiram Rashtriya Lok Dal from Bijnor
Nuclear Deal: For
Vote of confidence: Not Decided
Our party president Ajit Singh has said that our party supports the n-deal. On the vote of confidence, I will go with what Ajit Singh decides.
Vinod Kumar Boianapalli Telangana Rashtriya Samithi from Hanamkonda, Andhra Pradesh
Nuclear Deal: Not Decided
Vote of confidence: Not Decided
We8217;ll vote for the UPA Govt if it agrees to our demand of carving out a separate state of Telangana and will vote against the Govt if it doesn8217;t.
