Do not act in haste on Article 370: Mayawati to PM

“Nawaz was told that terrorism and talks could not run
simultaneously. What's new in it? Earlier government had also acted in the same manner,” she said.

On controversy over HRD Minister Smriti Irani's educational qualifications, Mayawati said, “It's not a matter of less or more education. The question is that if a woman, who gave wrong information in her affidavits, could be made minister.”

Reminding Modi of his promise that he would rid Parliament of those having criminal background, Mayawati said in his Cabinet around 30 per cent people of criminal background had been included as per the information of Association for Democratic Reforms organisation.

In reply to a question, Mayawati welcomed decision to constitute SIT on blackmoney, saying the money deposited in foreign countries should be brought back