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Gujarat Forward Party's tilt towards Congress bloc rekindles Mahagathbandhan talks
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 04:02 AM
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The Gujarat Forward Party has signaled a shift towards the Congress bloc, reviving talks of a grand opposition alliance ahead of elections.
The Gujarat Forward Party (GFP) has indicated a strategic shift towards aligning with the Indian National Congress bloc, according to reports in The Times of India. This development comes as opposition parties explore possibilities of a united front against the ruling party in upcoming state and national elections.
GFP's overture has revived conversations about a "Mahagathbandhan" – a grand alliance of regional and national parties – that could consolidate anti-incumbent votes. Political analysts note that the party's move could alter the dynamics of electoral calculations in Gujarat, where the BJP has traditionally held sway.
While formal negotiations are yet to be announced, the GFP's stance signals a willingness to cooperate with the Congress-led opposition, prompting both parties to assess potential seat-sharing arrangements and campaign coordination. The development will be closely watched as the election calendar approaches.
GFP's overture has revived conversations about a "Mahagathbandhan" – a grand alliance of regional and national parties – that could consolidate anti-incumbent votes. Political analysts note that the party's move could alter the dynamics of electoral calculations in Gujarat, where the BJP has traditionally held sway.
While formal negotiations are yet to be announced, the GFP's stance signals a willingness to cooperate with the Congress-led opposition, prompting both parties to assess potential seat-sharing arrangements and campaign coordination. The development will be closely watched as the election calendar approaches.