Rahul says ‘no’ to third alternative

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday dismissed any possibility of his party supporting a third alternative government at the Centre. “We will not support any front,” he told reporters in Amethi.

Responding to queries on whether the Congress would explore post-poll tie-ups, or prefer to sit in the opposition, Mr. Gandhi shook his head in disapprovalMr. Gandhi's statement assumes significance as various partieshave been vouching for a Left Front, with the possible support of the Congress to stop the Bharatiya Janata Party from forming the government.”