Left leaders meet PM, discuss nuclear deal

The government is expected to make a formal statement on the issue shortly.PM on N-deal: key points

Leaders of the Left parties, who rejected the Indo-US nuclear deal, met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday and discussed issues arising out of the agreement.

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Singh had a breakfast meeting with CPI (M) General Secretary Prakash Karat, who has taken a tough stance on the deal.

This meeting was followed by another meeting the Prime Minister had with CPI General Secretary AB Bardhan.

The government is expected to make a formal statement on the issue shortly.