Himachal's Third Front: BJP-Congress Rebels Meet in 4 Districts, Led by Ramlal Markanda
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Himachal's Third Front: Ex-Minister Ram Lal Markanda Leads BJP-Congress Rebels
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News18•12-03-2026, 12:33
Himachal's Third Front: Ex-Minister Ram Lal Markanda Leads BJP-Congress Rebels
•A 'third front' is emerging in Himachal Pradesh, led by former BJP minister Ram Lal Markanda, comprising rebel leaders from both Congress and BJP, and former bureaucrats.
•Secret meetings have been held in Kullu, Shimla, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, and Mandi, with plans to expand to Kangra and Chamba districts.
•Markanda announced the front will soon form a new political party, aiming to build a strong organization across all 12 districts for the 2027 assembly elections.
•The initiative stems from widespread dissatisfaction with the current political situation in Himachal, creating difficulties for both BJP and Congress.
•Markanda, whose BJP ticket was cut in a by-election, is actively touring districts to gather support and build a collective effort for this new political alternative.
