CPI(M) Polit Bureau has issued the following statement on November 23

THE political immorality of the BJP has reached its nadir.  The clandestine manner in which the chief minister and deputy chief minister of Maharashtra have been sworn in shows the extent to which the BJP can stoop to grab power.  This is in line with what they have done earlier in Goa, Karnataka, north eastern states etc.

It is unfortunate that both the constitutional authorities – president’s office and the governor’s office – have been misused to achieve their political purpose.

The future developments shall be closely watched.