Congress on Monday said that it will consult all the political parties to evolve a consensus on the cabinet decision to allow Foreign Direct Investment, FDI in retail.

Talking to reporters in New Delhi, party spokesperson Renuka Chaudhary said that Congress will seek opinion on the issue with an open mind. She added that opposition should give substantive reasons for its demand of withdrawal of FDI.

Government is in talks with various Opposition parties on FDI issue to ensure smooth functioning of Parliament from Wednesday. The two Houses could not transact much business due to a logjam between the government and the Opposition on the FDI in retail issue.