CM slams Centre on AI issue

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday criticised the Modi government for trying to "privatise" the national carrier Air India, saying "we do not support this". Speaking at a public meeting here, she said: "They (Centre) are trying to sell Air India entirely. Air India is the nation's pride. We don't support this."

The Union Cabinet had on Wednesday cleared disinvestment of the beleaguered national airline, Air India, which has floundered amid stiff competition from no-frills rivals and reported at least seven years of losses.