CPI (M) Politburo meeting begins today

New Delhi, May 4 (ANI): The CPI (M) Politburo would hold a day-long meeting on Tuesday, which would be followed by a three-day session of the party's Central Committee here.

The prevailing political situation, including assembly polls in Bihar and upcoming elections to local bodies in West Bengal, would be discussed.

The party would also discuss seat sharing arrangements with other parties, including the Left, in the Bihar assembly polls.

The party would also debate foreign policy issues.

Legislations on nuclear liability, women's reservation, foreign education providers and food security are also likely to be discussed during the meeting.

The meeting comes against the backdrop of the defeat of the Left-sponsored cut motion in the Lok Sabha to demand reduction in prices of petrol, diesel and fertiliser. (ANI)