Phenomenal Move-Third Front

The announcement about preparation for a new front at the center by BJD supremo is an astute and phenomenal move and could not have been better timed; on the eve of clean sweep of three tier Panchayata election for his party. Two years before general election 2014 is actually right time as there would be enough time to organize a new front with a common policy and program to be able to offer a stable and strong alternative at the union govt. in place of UPA & NDA. With growing influence of regional parties in the country, a coalition of regional parties with a national perspective augurs well; and could spell a new realignment among political parties both in Govt. and in opposition.This should fulfill the wishes and ambition of Biju Babu; who envisaged a greater role for Odisha in National and International affairs.