Mamata set to lead FDI war at Jantar Mantar today

October 01, 2012 10:22

Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee will lead a protest rally in New Delhi against FDI in retail on Monday.

This will be her first rally in the capital since exiting the UPA-II. FDI was one of the reasons for Mamata parting ways with the Congress.

All 19 TMC MPs are expected to be present at Jantar Mantar.

"There is a protest rally on Monday. Only MPs are here, none from Bengal has been called in. The protest will start from around noon," Mamata said on Sunday.

The Trinamool Congress is also looking at expanding its reach beyond West Bengal.

"People are coming from all parts of North India to Jantar Mantar to listen to Mamata Banerjee's speech. Even while being a part of the government, we did oppose FDI in retail sector. When fuel prices were hiked we expressed our disagreement. The TMC has MLAs in Assam, Manipur and UP. It will spread its wings in other states too, very soon. It's Mamata Banerjee who has raised people's issues so powerfully," TMC leader Sultan Ahmed said.

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