Kolkata, December 3 (PTI): In a sudden turn of events, the Centre has decided to put on hold the controversial decision on FDI in retail sector, in an apparent bid to break the Parliament logjam. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, whose party Trinamool Congress is strongly opposed to the decision, made an announcement here that Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee spoke to her and told her that the FDI decision has been “suspended“. “Pranabda sought our opinion on the issue and we told him that the Trinamool Congress remains firm. He informed me that the cabinet decision on FDI entry in retail will be suspended until and unless a consensus is evolved,” Ms. Banerjee said. “If that is so, the issue is settled,” she said. “The matter is crystal clear and you may ask Pranab Mukherjee,” the Chief Minister added.
