To a question on Shinde's remarks made at the party's

Chintan Shivir in Jaipur last month, Dikshit said that the Home Minister had only stated that some people associated with RSS in past have been found involved in some criminal cases. "There is a difference between saying some persons related to an organisation and naming the organisation. The Home Minister has said nothing new. The Home Secretary had earlier said that there are some persons related to some organisations linked with RSS, who have been found to be involved in giving such training to some persons arrested in such cases," he said. To a specific question whether Shinde will apologise as demanded by BJP, Dikshit said, "Talks are on. Our only appeal is please do not politicise it. We apprehend that BJP will not allow smooth functioning of the session on one pretext or another." He also said that both Shinde and Congress have repeatedly said that they do not believe in associating terror with any religion or colour. "This has been discussed many times. Even today, a meeting has happened. Doors of discussion are open between the Home Minister and the Leader of the Opposition. We would want all such issues to be resolved so that Parliament has a smooth session," Dikshit said. The Congress spokesperson also chose the occasion to appeal to BJP to ensure "an atmosphere of cooperation" during the session, saying many key legislative tasks are pending. "The government is ready for a discussion on all issues, which the Opposition wants to discuss in Parliament," he said. A Congress leader, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said that there is not much time for legislative work and the government plans to pass key bills on land acquisition, food security and Lokpal and, hence, the attempt is to resolve the controversial issues.