Did you face some hostility in the party after the Lok Sabha debacle?
No. There is no question of facing hostility after the Congress’ performance in the election. It was the party’s performance, and I cannot be blamed for the party’s debacle. If I faced any hostility, I would not be in the Congress Working Committee and the Economic Monitoring Committee and the Congress would not propose my name for chairmanship of the Standing Committee on Commerce. What is the current Congress economic thinking? The Congress stands by its earlier policy which reformed the country’s economy. But for that policy, the country’s economy would have gone to pieces. It stands by its policy of reform, liberalisation and globalisation which saved the country from an economic, social and political disaster. Economic policy has been one of the biggest plus points for the Congress and it will remain so. We will continue to advocate liberalisation and lobby for a logical continuation of the economic reforms. Our thinking is the same as before and will not change. How do you assess