2024 poll strategy, Opposition unity on menu at dinner hosted by Congress's Kapil Sibal
3 years, 4 months ago

2024 poll strategy, Opposition unity on menu at dinner hosted by Congress's Kapil Sibal

India Today  

Top Opposition leaders, including NCP's Sharad Pawar and Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav, attended a dinner hosted by senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal at his Delhi residence on Monday evening. The event was attended by prominent Congress and Opposition party leaders, including Sitaram Yechury, D Raja, Lalu Prasad Yadav, Derek O’Brien, Tiruchi Siva among others. The leaders talked about Opposition unity and the importance of Congress party to do well in elections in order to defeat the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in 2024 Lok Sabha polls, sources said. “Mr Sharad Pawar spoke about the Maha Vikas Aghadi Government in Maharashtra and suggested that a similar model can be replicated in other states to keep opposition unity intact,” said the source.

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ABP News  

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Live Mint  

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