FDI in retail to be voted in winter session of Parl

November 14, 2012 15:06

The CPI(M) gives notice for debate with voting on FDI in retail during the Winter session of Parliament. The Trinamool Congress is also likely to give a notice soon. The DMK says it will reveal its stance on FDI on retail when it is brought up in Parliament.

The BJP however, has refused to give up on the issue which could affect its core vote bank of small traders, the party said today and would oppose the government decision in Parliament and try to build a joint strategy with NDA partners and other political parties.

Party chief spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad announced that the BJP would discuss its strategy with other NDA partners and also get in touch with political parties which have reservations on the issue. The NDA allies are likely to hold a meeting on November 21, a day before the winter session begins.

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