Welcoming TDP (Telegu Desham Party) supremo and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's move to unite the opposition parties to take on the BJP in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the CPI Thursday said uniting secular, democratic forces is of utmost importance in the country today.
"We welcome Naidu's move. We agree with his opinions to defeat the BJP. We are always in favour of uniting the opposition to take on BJP. What is most important for the country in the current situation is to unite all secular and democratic political forces," CPI general secretary S Sudhakar Reddy said.
Naidu met Congress president Rahul Gandhi here Thursday and discussed a grand alliance for the Lok Sabha polls next year.
Earlier, Naidu also met NCP chief Sharad Pawar and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah in the national capital.
The TDP has allied with the Congress, the CPI and the TJS to form a "grand alliance" for the December 7 Legislative Assembly polls in Telangana.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app