We'll convince our Muslim voters of N-deal: Amar

THE LEFT(OVER): Relations with Left not damaged because of N-deal, but am sorry if Karat is hurt, says Amar Singh.

          

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Amar Singh: Both Congress and us should jointly regret that era and phase of non-communication and bitterness against us that has resulted into this, because no one person can be held responsible for anything. Action and reaction are conducive in any situation.

Karan Thapar: And should Congress and Samajwadi Party apologise to the country for taking actions that resulted in five more years of BJP rule?

Amar Singh: In a way, both of us have realised that. And actions speak louder than anything, and that action is visible. Both and Congress and we have realized the growing danger of communalism.

Karan Thapar: So you just said that you apologise to the country for inflicting five extra years of BJP rule which could have been avoided.

Amar Singh: Past is left behind.

Karan Thapar: But you can apologise for the past…

Amar Singh: I represent not only myself, I represent a sect and billions of supporters. Without taking them on board, I can’t do what you want.

Karan Thapar: But you will consider the possibility.

Amar Singh: I will consider any possibility that will strengthen the secular forces.

Karan Thapar: Let’s turn to the manner in which your voting base is responding to your new relationship with the Congress. Shahid Siddique’s paper has published a survey of Indian Muslim voters, which shows that 70 per cent are against the deal. You have a huge electorate in Indian Muslims. If 70 per cent are against the deal and you’ve committed yourself to the deal, aren’t you in the danger of alienating your own voters?

Amar Singh: Who is a leader? Leader is the one who leads not the one who is led. If there’s any misgiving, why should I blame my voters? If a CPM politburo member is saying it’s anti-Muslim and is openly communalising it, if the Chief Minister of the biggest state is communalising it, they are being misled. So if Shahid Siddique’s readers are also misled, one can’t blame them. Even I was misled.

Karan Thapar: But Shahid Siddique is your fellow General Secretary…