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Setback for BJP: Ally Akali Dal may support FDI
September 26, 2012
In a major setback to the BJP, the Akali Dal has expressed its support for the Congress-led UPA's decision to allow FDI in multi-brand retail.
Akali Dal is a major ally in the NDA coalition, led by the BJP, which has strongly opposed FDI in retail.
Leaders of the Akali Dal said they might support the decision if the Centre "addressed traders' concerns".