CPM to set Left tone

The Left parties have detailed their objections on the opening up of the banking and insurance sectors, disinvestment, lowering EPF rates and welfare issues. On Tuesday evening, most Left leaders who attended a meeting at the CPM headquarters earlier in the day said the tone of the letter would not be harsh. 8216;8216;It will only be an attempt to try and pin the UPA down on specifics8217;8217;.

However, it was clear after the meeting that the tone would be set by the CPM. The leaders were not allowed to take the draft of the note back with them 8212; it was kept at the CPM headquarters. One Left leader said the note reflected the CPM8217;s dilemma of how far to pursue with a programme of agitation against the UPA given the fact that the party was now leading three Left state governments. The final note will be sent to the UPA on Wednesday.