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It is the classic closing-the-stable-door-after-the-horse-has-bolted action. The Congress, after expending much blood, sweat, and tears in putting together the “mahajot” in Assam, has itself dissolved the alliance.
To go back: The 10-party mahajot, led by the Congress, was formed ahead of this year’s Assembly elections in the state. Besides the Congress, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and Bodo People’s Front (BPF), it comprised the Left parties, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), and a host of smaller groups.
On the face of it, the mahajot was meant to prevent the division of votes, and, to some extent, it did. The alliance won 50
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