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CPI to join Cong-led govt if other Left parties do
May 17, 2004 12:23 IST
The Communist Party of India on Monday announced that it would join the Congress-led government at the Centre provided all other Left parties do so. Addressing a press conference, CPI general secretary A B Bardhan said that participation of the Left parties would help provide stability to the coalition government. ![](http://im.rediff.com/uim/common/trans.gif) | Also Read | ![](http://im.rediff.com/uim/common/trans.gif) | |
| To ensure unity and cohesion among the Left parties, either the whole Left joins the government or it keeps out, Bardhan said adding that it would not be a unilateral decision.
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