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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicThird Front

Topic: Third Front

Dreaming of a third front? Even Stalin’s ‘birthday party gang’ knows better

The total Lok Sabha strength of all such parties talking of opposition unity is not more than 200. No wonder Stalin says 'thoughts for the third front are pointless'.

‘Talk of 3rd front pointless. Unite to defeat BJP,’ Stalin tells opposition parties at b’day event

Opposition leaders like Congress's Mallikarjun Kharge & National Conference's Farooq Abdullah present at the event also spoke of 'like-minded parties' coming together ahead of 2024 polls.

What’s cooking between Prakash Raj & KCR? Actor to play ‘important role in national party plans’

While BRS leaders say actor could play key role, others feel his presence would be of little political significance in states like Karnataka but popularity may give KCR mileage.

How KCR’s idea of a non-BJP, non-Congress front has been a ‘non-starter’

The first to float the idea of a ‘federal front’, the Telangana Chief Minister’s many meetings with leaders wasn’t followed up with ‘seriousness’ and constant effort, say analysts.

Meeting at Sharad Pawar’s was a gathering of unemployed politicians

For now, such luncheon meetings are good to satisfy some egos, fill the coffers of some event managers and provide grist for the media mill.

To defeat Modi, an idea, ideology or joint show of hands isn’t enough. A face is needed

A third front that focuses just on being anti-Modi without any vision or consensus on a leader will be a non-starter.

Yashwant Sinha searches for relevance in Bihar, looks to make Third Front ahead of polls

Yashwant Sinha lashed out at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar at a press meet and stressed the need for change in Bihar. A JD(U) leader called his supporters a ‘team of losers’.

KCR’s federal front dreams crumble as BJP makes inroads in new southern turf Telangana

BJP is leading in 4 of Telangana's 17 seats, three seats up from its 2014 tally, while the TRS is ahead in nine.

The UP results will now set off a competition over which regional leader should lead the opposition

The regrouping among regional parties has already begun and they are looking for an opportunity to shift gears.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.