Anand Sharma takes a swipe at colleague Jairams reforms call

Ramesh is said to have opposed 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail too. Appreciating that Ramesh had now turned around and pitched for FDI in multi-brand retail,Sharma said besides writing to all chief ministers,he had recently met some of them including Bengals Mamata Banerjee,who had forced a pause on its implementation.

Responding to a question on Rameshs criticism of the government over its reluctance to act tough on subsidies,Sharma said: Global fuel prices have been volatile. This issue (cutting subsidies) is politically volatile. Petroleum minister has had a press conference. Finance minister has commented. My considered view is that there has to be a targeted approach… People who make an uninformed comment,particularly those occupying responsible positions,it is primarily on partisan considerations. They should do some homework before taking a political position.