Did you have Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackerays permission to attack the government?
Balasaheb has already said what I had said in Parliament was my personal view. Your party is a part of the NDA government. Why did you suddenly decide to take on the prime minister? I did not do it suddenly. I have always spoken in Parliament whenever a wrong decision is being taken or on issues that affect the people. When public sector units were not being valued properly during the divestment process, I spoke about it. I have spoken on the (Kashmir) ceasefire, Indo-Pak issues and so many other subjects. My intention is not to criticise the government, but to appraise it. My statements should be taken constructively. I am not after the government but, as a member of the NDA, I have the right to warn the government. The government is not more important than the people. The people have voted for us and, if something is going against them, someone has to stand up and become the voice that reflects the feelings of the people. There are 20 million investors, each of whom will have a famil
