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`Cong. open to third front idea'

By Our Special Correspondent

CHENNAI Aug. 26. The TNCC president, E.V.K.S.Elangovan, today said the possibility of the Congress taking the lead for the formation of a third front would be explored, a request made by the Indian National League.

He would speak to the film actor, Rajnikant, if need arose.

The Congress Jananayaga Peravai leader, P.Chidambaram, was of the opinion that a third front was necessary, Mr. Elangovan said.

In a statement, Mr. Elangovan asked the Government to follow the court decision on appointment of teachers. Though it accepted the verdict, the Government did not appoint teachers in the ratio formulated by the court, he added.

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