Critics and opposition parties say the government must draw lessons from the Bhopal disaster and modify the controversial Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill to ensure that India will be able to hold private companies responsible for any mishap.

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It also provides for triple-damage awards in civil cases.

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Unions reacted angrily, saying the comments could "severely" damage trust between ministers and civil servants.

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