Finance Minister Chidambaram says, the government is preparing for elections in 2014 and not before. He asserted that asserting that there was no threat to its stability. He said in New Delhi the government is unperturbed over opposition plans to move motions over issues, including FDI in retail, in the coming session of Parliament as it is confident of support from all allies.

Asked if the government apprehends any problem from restive allies like DMK, SP or BSP, he said, “no”.