India opposition looks to forge 'third front' to take on Modi

Political parties attempt to combine forces but are held back by division

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Indian opposition figures Akhilesh Yadav, left, and K. Chandrashekhar Rao, center, are among the politicians exploring the possibility of forming a third front to challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right. (Nikkei montage/Reuters/Getty Images)

NEETA LAL, Contributing writer

NEW DELHI -- With general elections set for next year in India, opposition parties are working to revive the idea of a "third front," or a common political platform, to take on the dominant party led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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