NOCTURNAL FARCE BY NOT-SO-GRAND ALLIANCE

Summary

This rendered page from BLITZ, dated January 9, 1971, presents a satirical account of the breakdown of the opposition Grand Alliance during the run-up to India’s general election. The article describes a walk-out by Minoo Masani from a meeting at Nijal­ingappa’s residence, disputes among the Swatantra Party, Jana Sangh, SSP, and other opposition groups, and the resulting uncertainty over electoral cooperation and leadership. Its commentary is sharply critical of factionalism, ideological inconsistency, and the pursuit of office within the anti-Congress opposition.