Doesn't mind voting with BJP: CPM

Only concerned about deal

The party said the BJP is opposing the Government in the July 22 confidence vote for enforcing early elections which may give them electoral benefits, but it cannot be a reason for the Left to reconsider its stand.     

"As a passenger in a train, one cannot determine or choose who the other co-passengers are. However, because of the co-passengers, one cannot abandon the objective of reaching one's destination.     

"The Left is clear. It shall work to achieve its objective of upholding our national interests and preventing India from becoming a subordinate ally of US imperialism," the CPI(M) said in an editorial in the forthcoming issue of party mouthpiece 'People's Democracy'.     

The editorial said the Left seeks to defeat the UPA in the trust vote for protecting the country from consequences of the nuclear deal that could affect the country's sovereignty, independent foreign policy and independence to tackle security concerns.     

Countering Congress' allegations that the Left parties were allowing the return of the communal forces, the party accused the ruling party of being primarily responsible for giving an opportunity to the NDA government to return to power.