FDI decisions: TMC gives 72-hour deadline to govt

Government's decision on FDI in retail and diesel price hike today evoked strong reaction from allies and opposition with key UPA constituent Trinamool Congress setting a 72-hour deadline for their withdrawal before which it would take a "tough decision". UPA's outside supporters Samajwadi Party and JD(S) also opposed the decisions on FDI in retail and said they would protest against these steps. Trinamool Congress will hold a meeting on next Tuesday to discuss the Centre's decision to allow 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail and hike of Rs 5 in diesel price. "We are giving a 72-hour deadline to roll back the decisions. We will discuss and take a tough stand at the TMC Parliamentary Party meeting on Tuesday if the government does not listen to us," TMC General Secretary and Railway minister Mukul Roy said.
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