Minus this seeming disadvantage, the Opposition parties have many pluses and strengths, and this essay is intended to explore how the Opposition parties can leverage their strengths.Some extreme options are ruled out. The Opposition parties will not, and cannot, unite to form a single new party, a la 1977, when the Janata Party was formed. Likewise, another Opposition party among SP, TMC, RJD, JD(U), DMK, BRS and AAP can take the lead in about 225 seats. All Opposition parties must stoop to conquer.The arithmetic is simple. If the Opposition parties willingly subscribe to the plan that I have outlined, there is a credible path to victory.

Source: Indian Express May 02, 2023 06:32 UTC