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New front

Although the formation of a new front by eight regional parties in Hyderabad is unlikely to cause any jitters in the Congress or the BJP camp, the effort cannot be undeestimated. It is obvious that the front intends to make its presence felt in the presidential election.

J.S. Acharya,

Hyderabad

Disgruntled parties that have been defeated in the elections and know they are not likely to win in the near future have come together to form the front. Their common minimum programme will possibly be to stick together and keep their heads above water. They know they can align with neither the Congress nor the BJP.

Harischandra Parasuram,
Mumbai

It is not going to be easy for the leaders of the eight parties to come to an understanding on issues. Such combinations will only help the ruling UPA, which is also not in a position to deliver.

S. Venugopalan,
Chennai

The front consists only of regional parties whose influence is confined to some States. The futility and limitation of such a front will be exposed when the general elections are held. If they come together to form a single party, it may have the desired effect.

P.U. Krishnan,
Udhagamandalam

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