fall-out common ground

[user_gary]

Over the years, the Left has found common ground with the Jamat on issues like anti- Americanism. But after Nandigram, many Left leaders fear that a fall-out with the body will badly hurt its secular credentials.

Please explain the highlighted words.

[Anglika]

Over the years, the Left has found common ground with the Jamat on issues like anti- Americanism. But after Nandigram, many Left leaders fear that a fall-out with the body will badly hurt its secular credentials.

Please explain the highlighted words.

Common ground : Both Left wing and Right wing political parties agree on something. Normally they will have opposed views.

a fall-out : if you and your girlfriend have a row, then you have fallen out. You disagree with one another.