NCP backs Pranab on budget proposals

New Delhi, February 28: Amid demands for rollback of fuel prices by UPA partners Trinamool Congress and DMK, NCP today came in support of measures taken by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee and said the party will not take any decision that will affect the stability of the Congress-led coalition.

“We are part of the decision-making process….NCP will not take any decision that will affect the stability of the Government. We will explain to our colleagues who have different views and try to convince them about the larger national interest,” NCP chief and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar told PTI.

Noting that there are a “number of good decisions” in the 2010-11 budget like raising of the income tax slabs, the Agriculture Minister said the Government wants to protect the interests of the weaker sections and the middle class.

“There are many decisions helpful for the farming community.
–PTI