Debate over FDI in Lok Sabha today

December 04, 2012 08:34

The Lok Sabha will finally discuss the issue of allowing Foreign Direct Investments in multi-brand retail today.

While Congress is making all out efforts to bring its constituents and outside supports on board, the entire BJP-led NDA is united in opposing the FDI decision. The Left parties, AIADMK, Biju Janata Dal, Asom Gana Parishad and some other parties are also against the decision, reports NDTV.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has, meanwhile, urged the AIADMK to reconsider its opposition to FDI.

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