As expected, the Left hits out at the UPA after losing the FDI vote, saying a party with PM says FDI in multibrand retail has the approval fo the house.

The government on a high after winning the FDI vote. Manish Tewari calls it the victory of reform and pragmatism over ideological blinkers. A smiling Kapil Sibal says, "This is what a vibrant democracy can do. As the leader of the opposition said, the persons who speak on the floor of the house represent democracy. We are very happy today."

The Rajya Sabha debates FDI tomorrow, with the voting on Friday.