With Congress already in the back-foot (2G scam) and BJP not able to decide on the trade-off between controlling corruption in Karnataka Govt or holding on to power, the smaller parties are 'tentatively' uniting and raising their voice against corruption.
This 'front' mainly consists of Left parties (ex UPA 1 partner), JD(S) (trying best to take advantage of any political platform for political gains in Karnataka), TDP (another round of TDP Vs Congress), AIADMK (will do everything to ensure DMK is at the back-foot), BJD and RLD (both of these have their own 'strategic' reasons).
But before we expect too much from them, how long can they stay united is the challenge. Even earlier they have come together, only to leave apart with bitter differences.
The silver-lining is - because of this, the Congress and even the BJP would need to do further introspection. Unless Congress and BJP make tangible changes, they would continue to loss ground and respect from common man.
Political transformation always happens from within. May be, it's time for these parties to deeply introspect on their party structure, elevate younger leaders (with clean records) and come out with revitalized party policies.
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