18 Quotes by Sitaram Yechury

Whenever there will be a deviation from the CMP, whether on the economic or foreign policy front, we will mount pressure.

The process was put in place only after a Constitutional amendment that we all supported. It had to begin after a law came in force. There should be no issues about it.

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.

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.

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.

Our party's position is clear. We are opposed to FDI in retail sector.

Parliament has to urgently and immediately take up the issue. It is up to the government to see how they do it. Parliament will have to enact the law. Eventually, even it (ordinance) will have to come to parliament.

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.

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.