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ATANTRA WILL COME — NIJALINGAPPA
INDIAN EXPRESS. · 1971
1 pages
Summary
This Indian Express report, dated 6 January 1971, records Old Congress president S. Nijalingappa’s view that the three-party “national front” formed by the Old Congress, the Samyukta Socialist Party (SSP), and the Jan Sangh could develop a common programme after the elections. He says the alliance’s immediate basis is opposition to the New Congress and to Indira Gandhi, but argues that the Swatantra Party may ultimately join it and that the coalition would gain strength by bringing together all democratic forces.
Key points
- S. Nijalingappa says the Old Congress, SSP, and Jan Sangh may formulate a common programme after the elections.
- He identifies opposition to the New Congress and Indira Gandhi as the existing basis of the three-party national front.
- Nijalingappa expects the Swatantra Party eventually to enter the alliance.
- He says the alliance could become stronger by including people who believe in democracy.
- In response to questions about electoral adjustments, he denies that the national front is negotiating with Marxists or Communists.
- The report says Nijalingappa expects the Swatantra Party to take a positive decision on the alliance.
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