BJP chief Rajnath Singh on Monday conveyed to the Barack Obama administration that his party remains opposed to the UPA’s FDI in multi-brand retail decision.
Singh told the US Ambassador to India Nancy J Powell that the FDI decision would lead to unemployment in the country and it would be detrimental to the interest of small traders.
Powell had called on the BJP chief and during the 70-minute-long meeting; Singh said the BJP has also announced that if voted to power it will roll back the FDI decision. The BJP chief also shared India’s concern over withdrawal of NATO forces from Afghanistan and its impact over the evolving security scenario in the South Asian region. “Powell assured about arranging a special presentation for the BJP on US’ plan for with drawl of forces,” BJP sources said.
During the meet, Singh highlighted the significance of warm and cordial bilateral ties between both the countries. Sharing his views on a wide range of issues, Singh emphasised the need to increase mutual cooperation and collaboration. Chad Thornberry, A Sukesh and Dr Sudhansu Trivedi, political advisor to the BJP president were also present.