Imposition of Emergency in Pak regrettable development: Left

New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Left parties today said the imposition of Emergency in Pakistan by President Pervez Musharraf was a '' regrettable development.'' CPI leaders A B Bardhan and Shamim Faizi said in a statement that the agreement with PPP leader Benazir Bhutto was not for restoration of democracy- the National Reconcilation Ordinance was just an attempt to buy over corrupt politicians.

They said Gen Musharraf betrayed the people by contesting elections in uniform.

The recent developments may have an impact on the Composite Dialogue Process, the Left leaders apprehended.

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