Many of the parties in the Opposition have expressed strong opposition against FDI in retail and have welcomed Mamata’s decision to walk out of the government. Here’s what they had to say:
Gurudas Dasgupta, CPI leader “If they (TMC) decide to pull out of the anti-people governments then it is good. I thank them and I think that the decision will give a blow to the present government.”
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Spokesperson, BJP “The government cannot survive for too long. Mid-term polls are unavoidable. Public anger has emerged and Mamata has given shape to that.”
Danish Ali, JD(S) leader “Deve Gowda has written to the government personally in opposition to FDI. There is no going back and we will join in the protest on Friday.
Baijayany Panda, BJD MP “We will have Odisha’s interest in mind. There is no question of supporting a government led by either Congress or BJP.”