Left dumps Govt, dares it to take floor test

FINAL VERDICT: Prakash Karat said Left will meet President Patil on Wednesday to give their withdrawal letter.

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's categorical statement that the Government will go to the IAEA Board of Governors proved to be the final straw.

"As soon as we decide to go to IAEA then the matter is in the court of Board of Governors and we hope they can take quick decisions. I sincerely hope that the world community will help us get over this as soon as possible. We have support of all major world powers. I have discussed with Chinese leaders in more than one occasion. I cannot say that I have their firm assurance but I have a strong feeling that when the matter comes before the relevant international forum China will not be a problem," Manmohan had said on his way to the G8 summit in Tokyo on Monday.

The Left reacted sharply to the Prime Minister's statement, advancing their meeting to decide on the timing of withdrawing support.

With the Left meeting President Patil on Wednesday to withdraw its support to the UPA Government, the Congress has called for an emergency meeting at 10 Janpath - the residence of Sonia Gandhi.