By IANS
Chennai : External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee Saturday refused to spell out the government’s plans to resolve the political crisis over the India-US nuclear deal.
“Just wait and watch to see what are the options left (with us),” Mukherjee told reporters when asked what “options” the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government had.
There will be a debate in parliament on the India-US nuclear deal, he said here on the sidelines of a ministry of external affairs function.
“The business advisory committee of parliament will shortly decide the date of the debate.”
Asked if the Congress’ allies will intervene in the debate, he said: “Intervention by partners of the UPA government are always welcome.
“Discussions among the political parties, particularly those supporting the government” are good, the minister said, without referring to the Left parties that support of the government but oppose the nuclear deal.
The senior Congress leader also met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi here but refused to comment whether he had any discussions on the nuclear deal with the DMK president, who has strongly supported the central government on the issue.