SHANTI Bill Criticized by Congress Official

6 UPDATES · 12 DAYS · 16 DEC 2025 — 27 DEC 2025

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Latest · 27 Dec 2025

The Indian government passed the SHANTI Act, 2025, granting private companies broad participation in the country's nuclear sector, but raising concerns about transparency and safety.

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16Dec

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Congress issues whip in Lok Sabha, asks MPs to be present in House for next three days

20Dec

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Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh accused the SHANTI Bill of being rushed through Parliament to benefit Prime Minister Modi and the United States.

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The SHANTI Act, repealing existing nuclear legislation, encourages private companies to participate in India's nuclear sector by removing liability clauses.

21Dec

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Congress members allege that the SHANTI Bill, designed to allow private nuclear participation, benefits U.S. interests and the Adani Group, potentially undermining existing nuclear liability laws.

27Dec

The Hindu

The newly passed SHANTI Act, 2025, has ignited controversy over its liability provisions for nuclear accidents, with critics highlighting weaknesses in the Act's provisions.

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The Indian government passed the SHANTI Act, 2025, granting private companies broad participation in the country's nuclear sector, but raising concerns about transparency and safety.

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