Political understanding reached between JVM and JD(U) is seen as part of larger political goal in the lines of Third Front at national level among political pundits. Both the parties, regional satraps in Jharkhand and Bihar respectively, are admitting that the alliance would come handy if possibility of a non-Congress non-BJP Government arises after 2014 polls.
Talking about the step, JVM general secretary Praveen Singh denies reading much between the lines. “The discussions have been conducted but are largely confined to walk along. We think that the JVM can help the JD(U) in 16-17 parliamentary constituencies in Bihar where tribal voters are only in considerable numbers. But you cannot call it as any kind of coalition,” said Singh.
The meeting between JVM chief Babulal Marandi and JD(U) leader KC Tyagi in Delhi on Tuesday saw the understanding being arrived at. As per the understanding, both the parties would help each other in their own bastions without any confirmation on seat sharing in the States ahead of the parliamentary polls.
“The JD(U) wanted our help for the tribal votes and there is no coalition between us on more than that. We are not going to field our candidates in Bihar and I don’t think JD(U) is in a position to think about any seat in Jharkhand. We would be supplementary to each other,” said Singh. The theory also gets a boost as Babulal Marandi had participated in a conclave of 17-odd parties held in Delhi about a month back.