<p>Former legislator G T Deve Gowda on Monday said the Karnataka State Co-operative Federation which he heads would oppose multi-brand FDI in retail.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Gowda, who was re-elected to the federation recently, said the entry of multi-brand FDI into retail would be detrimental to the cooperative movement. <br /><br />He is also the chairman of Karnataka Housing Board. Even his party BJP is opposed to FDI. <br /><br />He urged the government not to allow FDI in retail in the State.</p>
<p>Former legislator G T Deve Gowda on Monday said the Karnataka State Co-operative Federation which he heads would oppose multi-brand FDI in retail.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Gowda, who was re-elected to the federation recently, said the entry of multi-brand FDI into retail would be detrimental to the cooperative movement. <br /><br />He is also the chairman of Karnataka Housing Board. Even his party BJP is opposed to FDI. <br /><br />He urged the government not to allow FDI in retail in the State.</p>