It is a useless issue. The left wants a share of lime light, some financial support and may join the government. No one in the left has any commitment to the nation and its people. All in all it is an ego and financial issue. Pay them some money and they are on your side.
It has nothing to do with the nation and nation has nothing to gain or loose out of the left.
Congress has its share of blame for keeping a foreigner at the helm of affairs.