The left parties opined that disinvestment of shares in profitable public sector units is not the proper way to raise resources.

I can understand an American Senator or a Congressman making some comment. Even I can go to the US and make some criticism. I have no problem with that. But an ambassador has to behave according to certain norms.

If you take a hard look, a similar situation prevails in India right now. And there is merit in retaining the existing restrictions when all economic indicators are positive.

In the last 20 months, the Left has raised many issues and we have given at least 19 written notes to the coordination committee on different issues. We feel it has not been productive in the way it should have been.

The US Ambassador does not seem to understand how to behave as an ambassador in this country. An ambassador has to behave according to certain norms.

It means that Americans expect you to have a quid pro quo on other issues, not just nuclear power.

Ambassador Mulford has no business to behave not like an Ambassador. An Ambassador has to behave under certain norms.

Deployment of personnel from outside the state, who are not familiar with the local language, can create problems and lead to lack of coordination.

After what he has said about the Left parties he should be recalled. We expect a response from the government.

The situation has changed. We just want the government to take a decision in national interest.