“We will object if the economy is being looted. The question is what type of reforms. If the reforms are pro-people, we are pro-reform. If the reforms are anti-people, we are anti-reform.”
“No prime agricultural land will be provided for setting up industries. As the demand (of Salim Group) is 5,000 acres some small plots of agricultural land could come in that. The farmers, whose land is acquired would be properly compensated.”
“This has been necessitated as in the recent past, as important international treaties have been signed bypassing the parliament and important foreign policy decisions have been taken ignoring the opinion of the parliament.”
“The Government says it will allow FDI in branded goods. But it is a loose term as anything can be branded. We want the Government to specify the items where FDI is allowed.”
“We have conveyed our concerns... Government has said those concerns on WTO issues would be kept in mind when the final modalities are worked out in April.”
“Our party's position is clear. We are opposed to FDI in retail sector. The Government says it will allow FDI in branded goods. But it is a loose term as anything can be branded. We want the Government to specify the items where FDI is allowed.”
“It cannot be held tomorrow due to the Rail Budget, or on February 27 because of presentation of Economic Survey and the next day due to the General Budget. President Bush would arrive here on Tuesday.”
