Which of the following issues led the Left parties to withdraw their support from the Congress-led UPA government in July 2008?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Indo-US nuclear deal
In July 2008, the Left parties (like CPI and CPI-M) withdrew their support from the Congress-led UPA-I government over opposition to the Indo–US Civil Nuclear Agreement. They argued that the deal would compromise India's foreign policy independence and strategic autonomy.