Go Ad-Free
    My Alerts
    Moneycontrol
    Moneycontrol PRO
    HomeNewsTrendsCurrent AffairsFDI in retail: Who voted for whom

    FDI in retail: Who voted for whom

    UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was modest. Post the win in Lok Sabha in the vote on FDI in multi-brand retail, the Congress President described her joy in minimal words.

    December 05, 2012 / 20:35 IST

    UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi was modest. Post the win in Lok Sabha in the vote on FDI in multi-brand retail, the Congress President described her joy in minimal words. "I am happy about the win... not worried about Rajya Sabha," was all she said. On Wednesday evening, BJP leader Sushma Swaraj's motion opposing the government's FDI decision was moved and the UPA managed to defeat it, with a margin of 253 votes to 218.


    Also Read: Joy all over treasury benches after LS nod to FDI


    On the other motion introduced by the Trinamool Congress requesting the cancellation of modification of FEMA rules, the UPA again won. 254 members voted against the motion while 224 members voted in favour.

    Of those who were absent during the vote included Babulal Marandi of the JVM, the two MPs of JMM, TMC MP Kabir Suman and Asad Owaisi of MIM. What strengthened the UPA further was the walkout by the SP (22 MPs) and the BSP (21 MPs), both of whom had been anti-FDI.

    first published: Dec 5, 2012 08:12 pm

    Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!

    Subscribe to Tech Newsletters

    • On Saturdays

      Find the best of Al News in one place, specially curated for you every weekend.

    • Daily-Weekdays

      Stay on top of the latest tech trends and biggest startup news.

    Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347