The Communist Party of India (CPI) has reportedly achieved a detente with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M] on the contentious amendment to the Kerala Lok Ayukta Act, 1999.
The Bill had caused the major powers in the Left Democratic Front (LDF) to drift apart briefly. However, the parties appeared to have closed ranks at the last minute to deny the Opposition any advantage.
The government will introduce the Bill in the Assembly on Tuesday. Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan said the United Democratic Front would oppose it.
