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New Delhi, April 15 (Agencies): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday described regionalism as well as regional parties an obstacle to growth, saying the country needs a political party with national perspective and a strong and stable government.
Meeting with the editors of newspapers and TV news channels in New Delhi, the Prime Minister further said communalism can destroy the country, adding that disaster awaits India if people are divided on the basis of religion. He also chose to take credit for ensuring no communal riots erupted post Mumbai terror attacks, unlike in the past when riots followed the Godhra carnage of 2002 and the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.
While saying terrorism can spoil the investment climate in the country, Dr Singh expressed hope that the global economy will see a turnaround by September. He though conceded that if the world economy fails to tackle recession, it will impact India too.
On alliance with Left
Speaking on alliances, the Prime Minister said circumstances will decide whether the Congress decides to go with the Left again. He however, regretted parting ways with the Left parties, saying he was happy to work with them before they left the UPA in July last year. “An alliance with Left parties is possible only after the elections,” he said, adding “circumstances will decide if we go with the Left”.
Enough is enough
Targeting the BJP for its ‘personal remarks’ against him, the PM said distribution of roles between him and Congress president Sonia Gandhi were conducive for greater efficiency in the functioning of the government, adding such an arrangement has worked well. Asked why he kept quiet for so long despite repeated personal attack by BJP leader LK Advani, Dr Singh said he did not respond earlier because he had not been named Congress prime ministerial candidate.
“Enough is enough,” the PM said, adding he now owes it to himself as well as people of the country to show where the shoe pinches. Further, saying his remarks on Advani were well considered, the PM added any serious observer of the Indian politics will second his remarks as true. Talking about his career, Dr Singh said he has been a politician since 1991 when he was the Finance Minister. As regards his experience, the PM said he has dealt with the Left, RJD’s Lalu Prasad Yadav, SP’s Mulayam Singh Yadav, AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa, the PDP, and had managed them well.
‘No talks with Pakistan’
New Delhi, April 15 (PTI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today ruled out resumption of talks with Pakistan as long as it allows terrorists to use its territory against India and does not show “sincerity” in bringing the perpetrators of Mumbai attacks to justice. He also rejected as “not true” Islamabad contention that India has not provided sufficient evidence to Pakistan in connection with the 26/11 attacks.”The present situation is so long as Pakistan chooses to allow its territory to be used against India, no negotiation can take place.
“We are for engagement with Pakistan but Pakistan must prove its sincerity by bringing the perpetrators of 26/11 attacks to book,” he said in an interaction with members of the Editors Guild of India. On US suggestion that India should involve itself in its new Afghanistan-Pakistan policy, he said “we are worried about growth of terrorist elements both in Afghanistan and Pakistan. “If the international community and the US work to eliminate terror, in this we are willing to cooperate with them,” Singh said.
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Meeting with the editors of newspapers and TV news channels in New Delhi, the Prime Minister further said communalism can destroy the country, adding that disaster awaits India if people are divided on the basis of religion. He also chose to take credit for ensuring no communal riots erupted post Mumbai terror attacks, unlike in the past when riots followed the Godhra carnage of 2002 and the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts.
While saying terrorism can spoil the investment climate in the country, Dr Singh expressed hope that the global economy will see a turnaround by September. He though conceded that if the world economy fails to tackle recession, it will impact India too.
On alliance with Left
Speaking on alliances, the Prime Minister said circumstances will decide whether the Congress decides to go with the Left again. He however, regretted parting ways with the Left parties, saying he was happy to work with them before they left the UPA in July last year. “An alliance with Left parties is possible only after the elections,” he said, adding “circumstances will decide if we go with the Left”.
Enough is enough
Targeting the BJP for its ‘personal remarks’ against him, the PM said distribution of roles between him and Congress president Sonia Gandhi were conducive for greater efficiency in the functioning of the government, adding such an arrangement has worked well. Asked why he kept quiet for so long despite repeated personal attack by BJP leader LK Advani, Dr Singh said he did not respond earlier because he had not been named Congress prime ministerial candidate.
“Enough is enough,” the PM said, adding he now owes it to himself as well as people of the country to show where the shoe pinches. Further, saying his remarks on Advani were well considered, the PM added any serious observer of the Indian politics will second his remarks as true. Talking about his career, Dr Singh said he has been a politician since 1991 when he was the Finance Minister. As regards his experience, the PM said he has dealt with the Left, RJD’s Lalu Prasad Yadav, SP’s Mulayam Singh Yadav, AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa, the PDP, and had managed them well.
‘No talks with Pakistan’
New Delhi, April 15 (PTI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today ruled out resumption of talks with Pakistan as long as it allows terrorists to use its territory against India and does not show “sincerity” in bringing the perpetrators of Mumbai attacks to justice. He also rejected as “not true” Islamabad contention that India has not provided sufficient evidence to Pakistan in connection with the 26/11 attacks.”The present situation is so long as Pakistan chooses to allow its territory to be used against India, no negotiation can take place.
“We are for engagement with Pakistan but Pakistan must prove its sincerity by bringing the perpetrators of 26/11 attacks to book,” he said in an interaction with members of the Editors Guild of India. On US suggestion that India should involve itself in its new Afghanistan-Pakistan policy, he said “we are worried about growth of terrorist elements both in Afghanistan and Pakistan. “If the international community and the US work to eliminate terror, in this we are willing to cooperate with them,” Singh said.
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