The tension in West Bengal over Nandigram has spilled over to New Delhi as well. The CPI-M's two-day Politburo meeting begins in the Capital on Sunday.
However, West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya is unlikely to attend the meeting given the volatile situation in Nandigram.
While the politburo will debate developments in the strife torn state, the political resolution for the upcoming party congress will also be discussed.
The Politburo will also be briefed on the talks the Left has had with the Government on the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal.
Even as fresh violence claimed two lives in Nandigram on Saturday after a day of relative calm, Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee announced her resignation from Parliament and called for an indefinite statewide stir to “paralyse West Bengal” from Monday.
Mamata announced her resignation as MP in protest against the alleged “massacre” in Nandigram. She said the letter of resignation had been sent to the Prime Minister and a copy has been marked to the Lok Sabha Speaker.
Meanwhile, a thousand Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have been asked to head for West Bengal. The Centre’s decision to send them followed a request from the Chief Minister.
The Congress also announced a 24-hour strike in the State on Monday.
Courtesy:ibnlive.com
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