CPM to decide on joining Government on May 17 Saturday, May 15 2004 11:55 Hrs (IST)
New Delhi:
Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPM) today (May 15, 2004) said the decision of whether or not to take part in the new Government would be taken day after tomorrow (May 17).
Minutes before the party's crucial politburo meeting began here, CPM general secretary Harkishen Singh Surjeet said, "No decision has been taken on CPM's participation."
"We will take the decision day after tomorrow."
Veteran CPM leader Jyoti Basu, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadev Bhattacharya, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and senior leader Biman Bose were among those who are attending the meeting.