Centre ready to discuss all contentious issues on NCTC: PC

New Delhi, Mar 31: Union Home Minister P Chidambaram today said the Centre was ready for talks with all states on the contentious issue of National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC).
“The government is also considering the views of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on NCTC,” Mr Chidambaram said at a news conference called to present a monthly report card of his ministry.
Speaking on an array of issues, Mr Chidambaram said three amendments with regard to the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) were pending with the Cabinet Committee on Security.
About the Israeli embassy car blast case, the Home Minister said the Indian government is in touch with the Iranian government and the Iranian embassy in India in order to access some people for questioning.
On the Telangana issue, Mr Chidambaram said the government has requested four political parties to quickly make up their mind on the issue. (UNI)