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India | June 24, 2024 15:56 ISTLeaders of the INDIA bloc, including Congress's Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, stage a protest in Parliament today.
Leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Congress's Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, stage a protest in Parliament today.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The elections for the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on April 19 (Friday) followed by subsequent phases on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1. The entire election process, from the announcement of polls to the declaration of results, lasts 82 days.
The I.N.D.I.A. bloc, which aimed to unite the entire opposition nationwide, has faced a significant setback in Jharkhand as well. The CPI has declared its decision to part ways with the alliance and contest the elections independently.
The meeting comes after it was revealed that each party in the alliance will have their own manifesto, however, the bloc will work for a common agenda.
In 2019, the Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) led by Prakash Ambedkar contested the Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra independently and dented the Congress' prospects in some seats.
Several top leaders including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge will participate in the discussion on the Zoom app. Meanwhile, national presidents of major parties of I.N.D.I alliance are also likely to join, as per sources.
On alliance with the I.N.D.I.A bloc, Ghosh said that TMC chief Mamata Banerjee has already confirmed that the party will be supporting the Opposition bloc in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
After the meeting with Bihar Congress leaders, party chief Kharge said that every worker of his party is ready to reach out to the people and live up to the aspirations of the people of Bihar for progress, prosperity and peace of the state.
JD(U) MP Sunil Kumar Pintu claimed that there was no substantial discussion in the meeting. He further stated that parties had to discuss on seat sharing but that could also not be done.
In a statement, I.N.D.I.A parties condemned in the strongest possible terms the suspension of 142 of its MPs from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. The bloc held its fourth meeting on Tuesday in New Delhi.
The I.N.D.I.A bloc’s working group on media on Thursday put out a list of 14 TV anchors on whose shows the constituents would not send their representatives.
The report about CPM not joining I.N.D.I.A's coordination panel is a big blow to the unity of the bloc as the Left has a considerable share of the vote bank in a few states.
The 14-member committee will meet at the residence of NCP chief Sharad Pawar to chalk out the coalition's strategies and future programmes.
Opposition MPs of the INDIA bloc will meet on September 5 to discuss their joint strategy for the upcoming special session of Parliament, the agenda for which is still under wraps.
In the meeting, it was decided that the I.N.D.I.A alliance parties will hold around half a dozen rallies in different regions of the country.
Speaking at a press conference organised by the Opposition bloc in Mumbai, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal stated that there are no conflicts between anyone in the alliance.
The third meeting of the opposition alliance was organised where leaders of all 28 political parties attended to finalise their action plan for the next Lok Sabha elections.
So far, the I.N.D.I.A. bloc has 26 parties and is eyeing to induct more regional parties. Sources said the BRS and the Akali Dal are also in touch with the alliance. The alliance will be strengthened in Telangana and Punjab if they come into the fold.
According to the Prime Minister, the Opposition has been following the ideology of "appeasement" whereas the NDA alliance works on the principle of "gratification".
India TV-CNX Opinion poll: The Congress-led opposition combine INDIA may get 175 LS seats, and 'Others' including regional parties and independents, may get 50 seats, according to the projections.
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