After Karat, CPI says 8216;we too respect Manmohan8217;

But 8220;there was never any disrespect or disregard8221; towards the Prime Minister and 8220;we always hold him in high respect and high esteem,8221; he said.

His statement echoed the remarks made by CPIM General Secretary Prakash Karat, who hailed Singh for his 8220;unquestioned integrity8221;.

Noting that the controversial nuclear deal issue was being discussed by the UPA-Left committee, Raja said, 8220;Let us wait how we are going to sort out these problems and arrive at some findings.8221;

He said the dialogue process is going on and 8220;we have to wait for some time.8221;

Pointing out that the Left has had differences with the government on several issues including economic policies, he said, 8220;We take up these issues at the appropriate forum and even don8217;t hesitate to protest8221; demanding course correction.

Earlier in an interview, Karat disagreed that the Prime Minister should resign over the nuclear deal and said that Left wanted the UPA government to complete its full term.