India, Oct. 11 -- New political alignments may reshape Opposition unity, intensify vote fragmentation and challenge Rahul Gandhi's strategy.

The 'Cockroach Janata Party' (CJP) has sounded a major alarm for the Congress. Although CJP leaders could not reach Jantar Mantar on Saturday, they are expected to form a political party soon. Their style of politics appears somewhat similar to that of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). For now, they are assessing the political situation. Following the 'paper leak' agitation, their efforts during 'Delhi Movement 2' successfully conveyed their message across the country. Most importantly, the support the CJP received from Left parties, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the AAP indicates that national politics...