CPI-M congratulates Pranab, holds back support for now
June 15th, 2012 - 7:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The CPI-M Friday congratulated UPA’s presidential candidate Pranab Mukherjee but said it would take a decision on supporting him only after discussions with other Left parties.
“It is courtesy to extend congratulations. As far as support is concerned, we will have to discuss with the Left parties,” said Communist Party of India-Marxist leader Brinda Karat.
The Left meeting will be held Saturday, she said.
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