Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in an exclusive interview to India Today opened up on a whole host of issues. We break down the interview for you, highlighting the most important points that he made. On State Of Economy: 'Economy not in as good shape as it could be, despite favourable conditions' 'There is a lack of confidence within the business community' 'Tax terrorism still continues today' 'This government has already spent two years out of five without giving people the feeling that the country is on an upward path'

On Congress Disrupting Parliament:

'The ruling party doesn't feel that it needs the Congress in managing the country'

'There has been no serious discussion with the Congress, whether it is on foreign policy or domestic policy, and even on the GST'

'Until the government establishes some rapport with Soniaji and Rahul, the Congress party cannot be taken for granted'

'Mr Jaitley did all the talking, the PM kept quiet(When PM invited Sonia & Manmohan for Tea)'

On Intolerance:

'Modi has never spoken; whether it is on the beef problem or whether it is what happened in Muzaffarnagar or elsewhere, he has kept quiet.

On Scams That Tarnished UPA-II Image.

'Really feel sad about those years'

'Reports of CAG were used by the Opposition to disrupt the functioning of Parliament'

'We never had any opportunity to put out our view of what really happened'

'Felt very sad and hurt when BJP members would walk into the well of the House and say, Pradhan mantri chor hai'