No troops for Iraq: will it hit ties with US?

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July 14, 2003

After more than a month of deliberations, India has finally refused to accede to the US request to send troops to Iraq.

Though both sides claim this refusal will not affect bilateral ties, the decision may come as a blow to the US, which is struggling to maintain its hold on Iraq.

Do you think the government's decision will adversely impact Indo-US relations?

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	Sub: Salute the Heroes of Kargil by Honouring their Families The decision of India not to send troops to Iraq has enhanced the reputation and respect for India in the eyes of all conscientious people ... Posted by Dr. Cajetan Coelho

	Sub: No strain in Relationship India's decision not to send troop to Iraq will not sour India's relationship with the US. The contries are coming together in bussiness and in ... Posted by ANUP NATHANI

	Sub: good decision it was a good move taken by indian govt..america never supported india on the matter of pakistan, they agreed that terrorism is a gr8 problem ... Posted by chhavi

	Sub: Don't support the villain just because he is strongest now... Let me clear one thing first. Whoever on this message board thinks that, by bailing out US at this point for the mess they have ... Posted by Lalit Jha

	Sub: indian troopd for iraq At last a decision has been taken,that too with Indian intrest in mind.If US can not support us against pak, than why should we play ... Posted by rakesh

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