Stressing that the verdict is for the formation of a secular government at the Centre, the CPM on Monday said that even while extending support from outside, the Left parties will ensure that the "machinations" by the BJP and "other communal forces" to destabilise the government are soiled.

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"The policy direction of the new government is going to be determined with the formulation of a Common Minimum Programme," the party's Central Committee said.
"The big success the Left parties achieved in the elections is a clear recognition by the people of the consistent role played by the Left in defence of secularism, the interest of working people and opposition to growing imperialist influence," it added.
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