General Secretary Prakash Karat stated today that about 10 non-Congress, non-BJP parties are willing to come together for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections to provide a viable alternative.

However, he stated that this is not a Third Front as such, but effort is being made to bring the non-congress, non-BJP parties together. The concrete shape will take after the results of the election are announced. In the meanwhile these parties announce a common approach by 5th February, on the day the Parliament meets.

The AIADMK, JD(U), JD(S), BJD, Samajwadi Party and the Left are likely to be part of the non-Congress, non-BJP coalition, Comrade Karat said.

If this combination is formed, it will be better for the country.