
Wednesday, May 12, 1999
Congress initiates talks with Left in Punjab
Public postures notwithstanding, the Congress in Punjab is exploring the possibility of joining hands with the Left and democratic forces to oppose the Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party combine in the State in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Allies shy away from poll alliance with BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party's plan to share its manifesto and campaign with its allies in the coming Lok Sabha elections is likely to fizzle out even before it takes concrete shape.

VHP meet to discuss Ayodhya issue
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP)'s Margdarshak Mandal is meeting at Hardwar on June 24 and 25 to discuss its stand on the Ayodhya temple issue in the wake of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s announcement that it would approach the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections under a common manifesto.

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