Situation on Opposition unity akin to ‘lovers taking their time to decide who should say I love you first’, says Congress leader
1 year, 10 months ago

Situation on Opposition unity akin to ‘lovers taking their time to decide who should say I love you first’, says Congress leader

The Hindu  

Reacting to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s call for a ‘united Opposition’ to fight against the BJP, senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Saturday said his party too wanted the same, but the situation was akin to “lovers taking their time to decide who should say I love you first”. “The situation is akin to lovers taking their time to decide who should say I love you first… it happens that sometimes an inexperienced lover is uninhibited enough to make the first move,” Mr. Khurshid said. Lauds yatra Mr. Kumar appreciated the success of the Bharat Jodo Yatra undertaken by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and said, “The Congress must not rest on its laurels and should use the momentum gained during Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra.” The JD leader had earlier met several Opposition leaders to forge a ‘united Opposition’ against the BJP for the 2024 parliamentary elections. Talking to The Hindu, sources in ruling Bihar alliance parties JD and RJD opined that no unity of Opposition parties to counter the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was possible without taking the Congress party on board.

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Rahul Gandhi to address his first Delhi election rally tomorrow
4 days, 8 hours ago

Rahul Gandhi to address his first Delhi election rally tomorrow

The Hindu  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will address a rally for the upcoming Assembly election in Delhi on Monday. Mr. Gandhi’s ‘Jai Bheem-Jai Samvidhan’ rally in north-east Delhi’s Seelampur will be his first in the national capital since the 2024 Lok Sabha poll. Making the announcement on Saturday, the party’s Delhi in-charge, Qazi Nizamuddin, said Mr. Gandhi’s rally will see huge participation …

‘If you don’t know how to fight polls…': BJP to Rahul Gandhi after Omar Abdullah's jibe at INDIA ally Cong
4 weeks, 2 days ago

‘If you don’t know how to fight polls…': BJP to Rahul Gandhi after Omar Abdullah's jibe at INDIA ally Cong

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday said that Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi should stop blaming electronic voting machines if the Congress cannot figure out its election strategy. The BJP leader alleged that the opposition INDIA bloc was a “scam” as the alliance partners fight polls “separately” and try to project different leaders as the face of the alliance. Patra's …

Nobody should take Rahul Gandhi seriously: Nitin Gadkari
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Nobody should take Rahul Gandhi seriously: Nitin Gadkari

New Indian Express  

NAGPUR: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday stated that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should not be taken seriously and expressed confidence that the people of Maharashtra would support the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in the upcoming state assembly elections on November 20. In an interview with PTI, Gadkari said, "The way Rahul Gandhi speaks, nobody takes him seriously. Responding to Gandhi's …

Nitish Kumar skipped NITI Aayog meet over refusal of special category status to Bihar: CPI(ML) Liberation leader
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar skipped NITI Aayog meet over refusal of special category status to Bihar: CPI(ML) Liberation leader

The Hindu  

The Communist Party of India Liberation, a constituent of the INDIA bloc, claimed, that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar skipped the NITI Aayog meeting out of embarrassment over the Centre’s refusal to grant special category status to the State. However, JD leaders were tight-lipped over the absence of Nitish Kumar, the party president, at the NITI Aayog meeting held in …

Congress CMs to boycott NITI Aayog meeting due to ‘discriminatory’ Union Budget: KC Venugopal
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress CMs to boycott NITI Aayog meeting due to ‘discriminatory’ Union Budget: KC Venugopal

Hindustan Times  

The chief ministers from Congress-ruled states will not attend this week's NITI Aayog meeting, senior party leader KC Venugopal has announced. INDIA bloc leaders met at Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's residence This, Venugopal said, was because the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, ‘discriminated’ against opposition-run states in the Union Budget, tabled by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday. Further, …

Nitish Kumar's response on Bihar special status snub: ‘Sab kuch dhire dhire…’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar's response on Bihar special status snub: ‘Sab kuch dhire dhire…’

Hindustan Times  

After the Narendra Modi government decided to rule against the demands to give special status to Bihar, chief minister and Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar issued a cryptic response. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar Kumar, whose JD with 12 Lok Sabha MPs is a key ally of the ruling NDA at the Centre, was asked about the Union government's statement …

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi named Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi named Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has been named the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, party general secretary KC Venugopal announced after a meeting of floor leaders of opposition parties. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi shows a copy of the Constitution of India while taking oath as a Member of the 18th Lok Sabha during its second day, at the Parliament, …

Allies endorse Modi as NDA leader, set stage for his 3rd term as Prime Minister
7 months, 1 week ago

Allies endorse Modi as NDA leader, set stage for his 3rd term as Prime Minister

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party ’s allies on Friday endorsed Narendra Modi as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance Parliamentary Party, setting the stage for his third term as the Prime Minister, even as Telugu Desam Party leader Chandrababu Naidu underlined the need for regional aspirations and national interests to go hand in hand to ensure holistic development of all sections. …

Nitish, Naidu may dump NDA, help INDIA bloc form govt: RJD
7 months, 1 week ago

Nitish, Naidu may dump NDA, help INDIA bloc form govt: RJD

The Hindu  

The RJD on Tuesday afternoon claimed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Telugu Desam Party president Chandrababu Naidu "shared a dislike for vendetta politics" which could lead them away from the BJP-led NDA. RJD national spokesperson Manoj Kumar Jha also recalled the forecast of Kumar, who heads the JD, that "those who came to power will be ousted in …

A.K. Antony interview | ‘Anti-BJP, anti-Modi sentiment is prevalent’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

A.K. Antony interview | ‘Anti-BJP, anti-Modi sentiment is prevalent’

The Hindu  

Antony, former Kerala Chief Minister and Union Defence Minister, has been an astute politician and a member of the Congress Working Committee. In an interview with The Hindu at the KPCC office, Mr. Antony speaks about the future of the INDIA bloc, the Congress’s vexed relations with the Left in Kerala and his son Anil K. Antony’s entry to the …

PM Modi, CM Patnaik want to come together for ‘greater cause’: BJD leader on alliance with BJP
9 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi, CM Patnaik want to come together for ‘greater cause’: BJD leader on alliance with BJP

The Hindu  

The BJP and BJD do not need each other to win elections, but some things are beyond politics and the two leaders — PM Narendra Modi and CM Naveen Patnaik — want to come together for "a greater cause", said V.K. Mr. Pandian's statement comes amid weeks of speculations about an alliance between the State's ruling party and the main …

The opposition alliance that aimed to oust Modi appears to be cracking just before India’s elections
10 months, 3 weeks ago

The opposition alliance that aimed to oust Modi appears to be cracking just before India’s elections

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Last year more than two dozen opposition parties in India came together to take on Narendra Modi, one of the country’s most popular prime ministers in generations. Riven by rivalries, political defections and ideological clashes, the INDIA alliance, formed to unseat Modi and defeat his Bharatiya Janata Party’s electoral juggernaut, is in shambles, analysts say. Meanwhile the …

INDIA will fight for social justice, we don’t need Nitish Kumar: Rahul Gandhi
11 months, 2 weeks ago

INDIA will fight for social justice, we don’t need Nitish Kumar: Rahul Gandhi

Live Mint  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday criticised Bihar CM Nitish Kumar for joining hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance and reiterated that 'Mahagathbandhan' will continue fighting for social justice in the state and the alliance does not need CM Nitish Kumar for the cause. Governor was shocked and said you came back so quick this time,” said …

Nitish Kumar does it again: INDIA bloc must re-pitch itself
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar does it again: INDIA bloc must re-pitch itself

Live Mint  

Nitish Kumar has done it again. On Sunday, his Janata Dal dumped the opposition’s “INDIA" grouping barely months before Lok Sabha polls to return to the National Democratic Alliance fold led by the Bharatiya Janata Party. After all, he was one of the prime movers of INDIA, a joint front that began to wobble soon after the Ayodhya temple consecration, …

Nitish Kumar giving a tough competition to chameleons, says miffed Congress
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar giving a tough competition to chameleons, says miffed Congress

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday called Nitish Kumar ‘aya ram, gaya ram', after the latter resigned as the chief minister of Bihar and exited the Opposition's INDIA bloc. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar In Indian politics, political turncoats are referred to as ‘aya ram, gaya ram’. It's quite evident that the Prime …

Nitish Kumar's first reaction after resigning as Bihar CM: ‘INDIA bloc not working’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar's first reaction after resigning as Bihar CM: ‘INDIA bloc not working’

Hindustan Times  

Tendering his resignation as the Bihar chief minister, Nitish Kumar said on Sunday that the decision to dissolve the ‘mahagathbandhan’ government was taken after observing unprecedented conditions in the coalition. Then Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar Kumar also alleged that the INDIA bloc he spearheaded to take on the BJP was not doing its bit. He further hinted at forming …

Nitish Kumar wasn't respected in Mahagathbandhan, existence at stake: JD(U) MLA
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nitish Kumar wasn't respected in Mahagathbandhan, existence at stake: JD(U) MLA

Hindustan Times  

Patna: Nitish Kumar wasn't respected in Mahagathbandhan, said JD MLA Gopal Mandal on Friday, amid reports that the Bihar chief minister is planning to dump Lalu Yadav's RJD and join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. Mandal claimed Nitish Kumar's existence is at stake and people can do anything to save their existence. "The situation we see in the Mahagathbandhan, JD …

Bihar Politics Highlights: Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav call separate MLA meetings over weekend
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Bihar Politics Highlights: Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav call separate MLA meetings over weekend

Hindustan Times  

Bihar politics Highlights: Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has sparked yet another political turmoil in Bihar amid rumours of him joining the BJP-led NDA alliance once again. As the rift between the current government in Bihar deepens, both RJD and JD held separate meetings on Thursday night, while BJP state president Samrat Choudhary left for Delhi to hold discussions regarding the …

Amid Bihar uncertainty, BJP drops major hint on alliance talks with Nitish Kumar
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Amid Bihar uncertainty, BJP drops major hint on alliance talks with Nitish Kumar

Hindustan Times  

Patna: The National Democratic Alliance will win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar if JD chief Nitish Kumar joins hands with the JP Nadda-led party, said BJP MLA Gyanendra Singh Gyanu on Friday. Nitish ji is BJP MLA and LoP of Bihar Legislative Assembly, Vijay Kumar Sinha, also gave a major hint about a possible alliance. INDIA bloc says …

Bihar's Mahagathbandhan on brink of collapse as CM Nitish convenes JD(U) legislature party meet
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Bihar's Mahagathbandhan on brink of collapse as CM Nitish convenes JD(U) legislature party meet

New Indian Express  

PATNA: In a political upheaval brewing in Bihar, the Mahagathbandhan government is on the precipice of collapse, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar signalling a decisive shift away from the Rashtriya Janata Dal towards his erstwhile ally, the Bharatiya Janata Party. Nitish Kumar has convened a meeting of JD’s legislature party on January 28 to take a final call on joining …

Opposition alliance: Too wobbly
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Opposition alliance: Too wobbly

Live Mint  

For the opposition “INDIA" bloc to present a credible fight to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, it’s critical that it stays united. On Wednesday, Mamata Banerjee, chief of the Trinamool Congress Party, declared that her party would battle the BJP alone in West Bengal after the Congress party rebuffed its offer of two of the state’s 42 seats to contest. …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has reportedly rejected the proposal to become INDI Alliance's convenor
1 year ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar has reportedly rejected the proposal to become INDI Alliance's convenor

Op India  

In a major development, Janata Dal-United supremo and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has reportedly rejected the proposal to become INDIA Alliance’s convenor. Ahead of the opposition bloc’s virtual meeting, speculations were made that Nitish Kumar would most likely become the convenor, however, the JDU leader refused the proposal. Interestingly, Nitish Kumar has reportedly been upset with the INDI Alliance …

Rahul Gandhi dials Nitish Kumar after 'sulk' over Kharge-for-PM call at INDIA meet
1 year ago

Rahul Gandhi dials Nitish Kumar after 'sulk' over Kharge-for-PM call at INDIA meet

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday spoke to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after his reported sulk over the 'Mallikarjun Kharge for PM' call at the INDIA bloc meet. During their talks on the Bihar cabinet expansion, while Rahul emphasised Nitish's role, the Bihar Chief Minister told Gandhi he was unaware of the proposal regarding Kharge. Meanwhile, Union Minister Giriraj …

Nitish Kumar criticises Congress party for ignoring I.N.D.I. Alliance, says they are only thinking about state elections
1 year, 2 months ago

Nitish Kumar criticises Congress party for ignoring I.N.D.I. Alliance, says they are only thinking about state elections

Op India  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar launched an attack on Congress in the CPI rally at Patna’s Miller High School on 2 November. The Congress seems to be more interested in the five assembly polls,” in the rally titled ‘Remove BJP, Save India.’ “We are engaged to unite the country, he added.” #WATCH | In Patna, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says, …

‘INDIA Bloc Has No Mission, No Vision’: BJP lampoons Opposition alliance as Nitish Kumar blasts Congress
1 year, 2 months ago

‘INDIA Bloc Has No Mission, No Vision’: BJP lampoons Opposition alliance as Nitish Kumar blasts Congress

Firstpost  

The BJP lampooning came in the wake of statements by Bihar CM Nitish Kumar since Thursday he vented frustration with Congress for ignoring the alliance goals. After Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar lambasted Congress for ignoring INDI Alliance for the sake of the upcoming five state elections, BJP took a dig at the Opposition unity bloc, calling it devoid of …

Govt schemes’ success, Modi factor key for BJP
1 year, 3 months ago

Govt schemes’ success, Modi factor key for BJP

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party is banking on collective leadership, the reach, effectiveness and success of its large welfare schemes, and an aggressive electoral campaign built around Prime Minister Narendra Modi to prevent the outcome of the upcoming polls in five states from being a repeat of 2018 when it suffered a setback, losing power in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. …

BJP, Congress anti-people, anti-development: Naveen Patnaik
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP, Congress anti-people, anti-development: Naveen Patnaik

Deccan Chronicle  

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday sought to portray the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress as “anti-people” and “anti-development,” saying both the parties always indulged in politics to derail progress of the state. Addressing the Jan Sampark Padayatra of his party Biju Janata Dal launched on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Mr Patnaik said the opposition parties …

INDIA group will edge BJP out in ’24: Kharge
1 year, 4 months ago

INDIA group will edge BJP out in ’24: Kharge

Hindustan Times  

Voting patterns and data suggest the INDIA alliance will succeed, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said ahead of the Congress Working Committee meeting in Hyderabad over the weekend that will see his handpicked team coming together for the first time. Mallikarjun Kharge In an interview that comes just ahead of the end of his first year as party chief, Kharge, 81, …

No bickering in Haryana Congress, party is united: Hooda
1 year, 4 months ago

No bickering in Haryana Congress, party is united: Hooda

Hindustan Times  

Former chief minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Friday denied any rift in the state Congress and claimed that the party is united. Former chief minister of Haryana and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Friday denied any rift in the state Congress and claimed that the party is united. Addressing a press conference here, Hooda …

BJP rattled by the unity of opposition: Nitish Kumar
1 year, 4 months ago

BJP rattled by the unity of opposition: Nitish Kumar

Deccan Chronicle  

Patna: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday said that the special parliament session being convened by the Centre has confirmed his doubts about early Lok Sabha elections. While interacting with the reporters, Nitish Kumar said that the special session of the parliament was being convened because “the BJP-led NDA is rattled by the unity of the opposition parties. While …

India’s opposition parties to jointly contest 2024 elections against Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

India’s opposition parties to jointly contest 2024 elections against Modi

Al Jazeera  

The 28 opposition parties decide to work out seat-sharing arrangements as they aim to stop the ruling BJP party’s third straight win. More than two dozen opposition parties in India have decided to jointly contest the 2024 national elections against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they aim to prevent the ruling Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party’s third straight victory. ‘Stand …

BJP feeling threatened due to INDIA’s unity, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
1 year, 4 months ago

BJP feeling threatened due to INDIA’s unity, says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

The Hindu  

Ahead of the third meeting of the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance in Mumbai, Janata Dal leader and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on August 27 that BJP leaders are feeling threatened due to the unity of the Opposition. Mr. Kumar also said that in the Mumbai meeting, some more political parties will join and discussion should also be held …

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar denies scheduled meeting with INDIA bloc leaders on his Delhi visit
1 year, 4 months ago

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar denies scheduled meeting with INDIA bloc leaders on his Delhi visit

The Hindu  

On his return from New Delhi, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday categorically denied having had any scheduled meeting with the Opposition Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance bloc leaders during his visit to the national capital. Mr. Kumar was speaking to media persons at Patna airport, where he stressed that he had made a brief trip, and there had been …

Opposition needed 'NDA' to survive, added two 'I's: PM scoffs at INDIA front
1 year, 5 months ago

Opposition needed 'NDA' to survive, added two 'I's: PM scoffs at INDIA front

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mocked the Opposition alliance for its new name, INDIA, saying that they were “trying to pass off old vehicle as electric one just by applying new paint.” PM Modi’s remark came as he replied to the no-confidence motion against the government. Addressing the Lok Sabha, PM Modi said, “Opposition needed 'NDA' to stay alive, they just …

DC Edit | Has INDIA forced PM to take Opp. more seriously?
1 year, 5 months ago

DC Edit | Has INDIA forced PM to take Opp. more seriously?

Deccan Chronicle  

If one were to go by their responses to the formation of the Opposition’s 26- party Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, it appears to have captured the attention of the ruling National Democratic Alliance and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an unprecedented manner. The Prime Minister named three organisations, the East India Company, the Indian Mujahideen and the Popular Front …

PM Modi hits out at Opposition grouping over ‘INDIA’ name
1 year, 5 months ago

PM Modi hits out at Opposition grouping over ‘INDIA’ name

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped scorn on the new Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance moniker for the 26-party opposition alliance, stating that people could not be misled merely by the addition of the country’s name. Speaking to BJP MPs at a meeting of the parliamentary party, Mr. Modi said that the current opposition was the most “directionless” the country had …

'I Wasn't Present Because...': Nitish Kumar Dismisses Speculation of Being 'Upset' With Oppn Meet
1 year, 5 months ago

'I Wasn't Present Because...': Nitish Kumar Dismisses Speculation of Being 'Upset' With Oppn Meet

News 18  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar dismissed speculations on Wednesday that he was “upset” over not being appointed as the convener of the new coalition – Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. Talking to reporters after inaugurating a month-long Malmas Mela’ at Rajgir he said, he was not present at the press meet in Bengaluru following the conclave stating, “I wanted to …

‘My suggestions were accepted’: Nitish Kumar rebuts speculation on Oppn meet
1 year, 5 months ago

‘My suggestions were accepted’: Nitish Kumar rebuts speculation on Oppn meet

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday responded to reports that he skipped the joint press conference addressed by opposition leaders because he was upset with a sharp rebuttal, insisting that it wasn’t correct that his suggestions at the mega meeting were rejected. Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar returned to Patna on Tuesday without attending the joint Press conference …

‘Nitish Kumar can’t be upset over small things’: JD-U clarifies on Bengaluru meet
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Nitish Kumar can’t be upset over small things’: JD-U clarifies on Bengaluru meet

Hindustan Times  

PATNA: Janata Dal-United president Rajiv Ranjan aka Lalan Singh on Wednesday rebutted speculation that chief minister Nitish Kumar skipped a joint press conference addressed by opposition leaders and returned to Patna because he was upset about the discussions in Bengaluru. BJanata Dal-United president Rajiv Ranjan aka Lalan Singh said the rumour about Nitish Kumar being upset was being spread by …

How Opposition Front convinced Nitish Kumar to agree with I.N.D.I.A. name
1 year, 5 months ago

How Opposition Front convinced Nitish Kumar to agree with I.N.D.I.A. name

Live Mint  

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar initially resisted the name I.N.D.I.A for the opposition front at the Bengaluru conclave citing similarity with the word NDA, an allaince spearheaded by the BJP. During the Bengaluru conclave, the opposition front planning to challenge the ruling BJP in 2024 was proposed to be named "I.N.D.I.A," signifying Indian National Developmental Inclusive. Opposition meet in Bengaluru …

64 Parties Attend BJP & Oppn Meet. But These Parties Absent: What Will be Their Next Move?
1 year, 5 months ago

64 Parties Attend BJP & Oppn Meet. But These Parties Absent: What Will be Their Next Move?

News 18  

In a show of strength, both the opposition led alliance and the BJP-led NDA held rival meetings on Tuesday to flaunt their support and preparedness for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. In the latest meeting, opposition parties including Congress, TMC, DMK, Aam Aadmi Party, NCP, Shiv Sena, SP, RLD, PDP, CPI, CPI and others participated. Biju Janata Dal The …

'India greater than any person, entity’: Congress leader Sharmistha questions party over coalition name
1 year, 5 months ago

'India greater than any person, entity’: Congress leader Sharmistha questions party over coalition name

India TV News  

INDIA opposition alliance: Congress leader Sharmistha Mukherjee today questioned the need for the joint opposition to call itself ‘INDIA’ for next year's Lok Sabha polls, saying that the nation was ‘much greater’ than any person or entity. Mukherjee, the daughter of late Congress stalwart and former President Pranab, made this observation even as she admitted that ‘INDIA’ was creative and …

Congress not interested in post of PM, says Kharge
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress not interested in post of PM, says Kharge

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday indicated that his party was not interested in bagging the Prime Minister’s chair after the next elections, and was ready to fight, along with its allies, to protect the idea of India, the Constitution, secularism, and democracy. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addresses the media after the Opposition parties meet, in Bengaluru on Tuesday …

Lok Sabha election will witness a fight between Modi and INDIA, says Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 5 months ago

Lok Sabha election will witness a fight between Modi and INDIA, says Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on July 18 said next year’s Lok Sabha election will witness “a fight between the NDA and INDIA, Narendra Modi and INDIA.” At the Opposition party meeting in Bengaluru, the new alliance was named Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance. and that is why this name was chosen.” “Ladai Narendra Modi ji aur INDIA ke beech …

Opposition coalition to be called INDIA — Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance
1 year, 5 months ago

Opposition coalition to be called INDIA — Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance

The Hindu  

The leaders of 26 Opposition political parties from across India have joined hands to form the INDIA coalition — the Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance — to take on the ruling National Democratic Alliance led by the BJP, in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. With one voice, the leaders of all 26 parties supported the resolution adopted today,” said Congress …

Opposition meet highlights: 26-party alliance to be called as ‘INDIA’, next meeting in Mumbai
1 year, 5 months ago

Opposition meet highlights: 26-party alliance to be called as ‘INDIA’, next meeting in Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, party leader Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attend the second day of the joint Opposition meeting, in Bengaluru Opposition Meet in Bengaluru Live updates: Sounding the bugle for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday announced that the 26-party alliance would be …

'Congress not interested in PM post,' asserts Mallikarjun Kharge during Opposition meet
1 year, 5 months ago

'Congress not interested in PM post,' asserts Mallikarjun Kharge during Opposition meet

India TV News  

Congress on Day 2 of the Opposition meeting asserted that their sole motto is to protect democracy and that they are not eying the Prime Minister post. At the joint Opposition meeting in Bengaluru, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said, "I had already said in Chennai, on MK Stalin’s birthday, that Congress is not interested in power or the post of …

Indian opposition parties form ‘INDIA’ alliance for 2024 election
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian opposition parties form ‘INDIA’ alliance for 2024 election

Al Jazeera  

INDIA stands for ‘Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance’, says an opposition leader at the end of a two-day meeting in Bengaluru. More than two dozen Indian opposition parties have joined hands to form an alliance called “INDIA” to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in parliamentary elections next year. Mallikarjun Kharge, president of the main opposition …

‘No bandhan in mahagathbandhan’: BJP lampoons Opposition unity meet in Bengaluru
1 year, 5 months ago

‘No bandhan in mahagathbandhan’: BJP lampoons Opposition unity meet in Bengaluru

Firstpost  

Leaders of 24 non-BJP parties have been invited for the meeting of Opposition grouping being convened by Congress, on July 17 and 18, aimed at taking on the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls “Impossible to bring down Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai said, slamming the second meeting of Opposition parties …

'All opposition parties will decide unitedly': Cong general secretary KC Venugopal on whether UPA will get new name
1 year, 5 months ago

'All opposition parties will decide unitedly': Cong general secretary KC Venugopal on whether UPA will get new name

Firstpost  

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Monday said that whether the United Progressive Alliance will get a new name is a subject of discussion and the decision on the issue will be taken by the opposition parties unitedly As leaders make a beeline to Bengaluru to attend the second meeting of the Opposition, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Monday …

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