CPI(M) not to take back support to UPA

The CPI(M), which backs the UPA government, has ruled out withdrawal of the support, even as it plans to work for a "third alternative".

With this, the party has made it clear to other Left allies like the CPI that this is not the time for pulling out of the arrangement at the Centre.

"The CPI(M) has not considered withdrawal of support to the UPA government. Withdrawal of support would mean destabilising the government," said CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat.

"Who would benefit from this, except the BJP? Our view is that since we are outside the government, we should continue to press for changes in policies and mobilise people against the measures which are not in the interests of the people and the country. If there is any alternative proposal, we can discuss it within the Left parties," he said.