Why did the Left parties withdraw support from the Congress-led UPA government in July 2008?

Indo-US nuclear deal

The correct answer is Option 1-  Indo-US nuclear deal

The Left parties withdrew support from the Congress-led UPA government in July 2008 due to disagreements over the Indo-US nuclear deal.


The Congress led UPA government completed its term despite Left parties withdrawing the support in July 2008 on the issue of Indo- US nuclear deal. Elections for 15th Lok Sabha were held in 2009. Results witnessed a rise in the number of seats (from 145 in 2004 to 206 in 2009) of the Indian National Congress (INC) and Congress led UPA Government. Dr. Manmohan Singh was sworn as Prime Minister for the second term, heading the coalition government of UPA again.