VIJAYAWADA: Despite all the euphoria, the ‘anti-BJP’ front may not see the light of day just yet. All the forces and parties opposed to Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party regime may — for the time being — not coalesce into a ‘front’ on the lines of United Front in the past, but continue to work towards unity by holding joint rallies and public meetings.“With several contenders for the post of Prime Minister, the only way to keep the anti-BJP parties united is by holding joint public meetings across the country. Any move to stitch up a front and elect a chairperson can dilute the unity. It is this formula that Andhra Pradesh chief minister and TDP national president N Chandrababu Naidu is taking to various political parties and seeking their approval,” said top TDP sources.The main purpose of this formula being worked out by Naidu is to ensure that the anti-BJP forces remain as one and not drift away owing to differences within them. “With Rahul Gandhi, Mayawati and Sharad Pawar being prime contenders for PM’s post, it is felt that the efforts at holding together the anti-BJP front is the best way forward. The PM contender issue can be taken up at the time of formation of the new government,” the sources said.Though a clear road map for the general elections is yet to pan out, it is learnt that the anti-BJP forces or parties which are vocal against the BJP will hold rallies and public meetings across states and highlight the ‘misrule’ of the BJP government. All the leaders who have similar ideologies will take part in these meetings at their convenience, sources averred.Taking a first step towards formalising this evolving formula, a public meeting will be held in Karnataka soon, which will be addressed by state CM HD Kumaraswamy and attended by Naidu. West Bengal CM and TMC president Mamata Banerjee is also planning to hold a public meeting for which all non-BJP leaders would be invited.

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