They supported congress because they hated 'communal' NDA. Congress took advantage of that. What were they expecting? They should have joined the government which would have given them more leverage. They would be the biggest loser when all the dust settles down, unless they change their irigidity. In politics, there should be no untouchables -even BJP. Especially since left does not get many votes from the Muslims anyway as their main support base are weaker sections of Hindu society.
Can the unthinkable happen? Can left open dialogue with BJP to work on common points?