A "federal front is a failed idea", Jaitley said, adding such a front with "contradictions, sooner or later, loses its balance and equilibrium". "They frequently change political positions. Jaitley said some amongst this "disparate group" of political parties have "an extremely dubious track record of governance." Its best hope lies in becoming a supporter of regional political parties," he wrote. He said regional political parties have realised that the "marginalised Congress" can at best be either a junior partner or a marginal supporter.

Source: dna May 26, 2018 10:50 UTC