New Delhi: Leaders of the opposition INDIA alliance are set to hold a crucial meeting in the national capital today, with discussions expected to focus on internal disagreements, coordination issues and the future direction of the opposition front.
According to Jairam Ramesh, representatives from 23 alliance partners are expected to participate in the meeting at the Constitution Club in Delhi. However, several key parties have chosen to stay away, highlighting growing strains within the coalition.
The meeting comes amid disputes over seat-sharing arrangements, particularly involving the All India Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, as well as concerns among allies regarding what they describe as unilateral decisions by the Congress leadership.
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is expected to raise objections over Congress announcing its Rajya Sabha candidate in Jharkhand without prior consultation with alliance partners.
Meanwhile, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has announced that it will boycott the meeting, citing dissatisfaction with Congress and alleging that its concerns were ignored despite being a major alliance partner.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is also expected to raise concerns over remarks made by Rahul Gandhi during the Kerala election campaign. The party has reportedly conveyed its objections to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge through a formal letter.
While disagreements remain, alliance leaders are expected to discuss strategies on national issues and explore ways to strengthen coordination ahead of upcoming political challenges.
