NCP pitches for 'grant secular alliance' of parties

November 11, 2013 15:00

Congress ally NCP today made a strong pitch for a "grand secular alliance" of parties even outside UPA in states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to check "communal forces".

Union Minister Tariq Anwar, a senior leader of NCP from Bihar, said, "Those talking of checking communal forces should strive to do it in Bihar and UP if they really want to do so as these are the states which BJP is focussed on."

In the event of a triangular contest in these states, the "division of secular votes" will benefit BJP, he said.

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