FDI in retail will benefit common man and create more jobs: PM

05 Nov 2012 Evaluate

Reform measures, including FDI in retail, will benefit the common man and create more jobs, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said while addressing a Congress rally. The statement was made while accusing the opposition of spreading misinformation regarding policy initiatives taken by the government. By adding further he said we need economic reforms to create more jobs and people are being misled about recent government decisions.

However, Singh added that, if there is a need for renewal of policies, it should be definitely done for the benefit of the country. Elaborating on his defence on FDI, Singh said Congress and the government believes that FDI in retail is in the interest of farmers. Farmers should be provided with right price for their produce. Apart from this, new employment opportunities will emerge.

Referring to economic reforms initiated in 1991 when he was Finance Minister, Singh said this is not the first time that the country has brought in foreign investment. This decision is however, for the betterment of the people, to keep the farmers happy and prosperous. Though the government is committed to create a prosperous India but the people have to travel a long distance to achieve that goal.

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