Breaking News
1. Cold-blooded murder: Priyanka Gandhi slams Israel, says its actions show humanity means nothing to them      2. Aurangzeb is irrelevant, says RSS as it condemns violence in Nagpur      3. Meerut murder most foul: Wife & her lover ‘confess’ they bought knife, cement to seal body parts in drum      4. Punjab Police clears Shambhu, Khanauri protest sites, detains farmers’ leaders      5. Indian Researcher In US Faces Deportation For Allegedly "Spreading Hamas Propaganda"      6. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams return to Earth after nine months in space      7. Israel hits Gaza with new airstrikes that kill at least 235 after truce talks stall      8. 45 single-day Dubai trips, multiple businesses: Probe into Ranya Rao case deepens      9. ‘Prayagraj Maha Kumbh reflects spirit of rising India’: PM Narendra Modi addresses Lok Sabha      10. ECI to initiate technical consultations to link Voter ID with Aadhaar      11. Putin holds call with Trump, agrees to pause strikes on Ukraine energy targets      12. Bangladesh slams Gabbard’s remarks on minority persecution      13. India and New Zealand look to bolster ties after reviving free trade talks      14. Nagpur violence updates: Heavy police presence in Mahal after clashes over Aurangzeb tomb; 15 arrested      15. Over 200 Killed In Israel's Biggest Strike On Gaza Since Ceasefire      16. Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to return to Earth on March 18: NASA      17. Amid global uncertainties, spy chiefs from across world converge in Delhi      18. Baloch Liberation Army Releases Video Of Pakistani Convoy Attack, Claims 90 Killed      19. Minutes before Vadodara crash: CCTV footage reveals accused, friend's activities      20. Trump-Putin phone call on Tuesday amid Russia-Ukraine peace talks     

Crucial INDIA Bloc Meeting: Strategies, Seat-Sharing, and Key Alliances

  • Posted on December 19, 2023
  • Politics
  • By Arijit Dutta
  • 219 Views

The INDIA Bloc's pivotal meeting in Delhi centers on seat-sharing strategies for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Leaders like Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal, and Nitish Kumar negotiate for substantial stakes. The event aims to combat the ruling party, emphasizing alliance cohesion and resolution on crucial issues.

Crucial INDIA Bloc Meeting: Strategies, Seat-Sharing, and Key Alliances Image Source -www.ndtv.com

The high-stakes meeting of the INDIA Bloc, a pivotal alliance gearing up for the Lok Sabha elections, is currently underway at Delhi's Ashoka Hotel. This summit holds immense significance as strategies to counter the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Narendra Modi, take center stage. The foremost agenda revolves around seat-sharing among the alliance members, especially key regional parties such as AAP led by Arvind Kejriwal, SP led by Akhilesh Yadav, and TMC headed by Mamata Banerjee.

Noteworthy leaders attending this decisive meeting include Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin, Nitish Kumar, Lalu Prasad, and Uddhav Thackeray, amongst others. The deliberations highlight the necessity for flexibility from Congress on seat allocations, although the party's stance remains undisclosed.

In a statement capturing the essence of the discussions, Uddhav Thackeray remarked, "There are 27 horses but no charioteer." Mamata Banerjee expressed openness towards engaging with Congress despite their limited seats, stressing the significance of negotiations on seat-sharing.

Meanwhile, the bloc's perspective on various states indicates a keen interest in forging alliances and securing a direct contest against the BJP. For instance, in Uttar Pradesh, the Congress sees potential in collaborating with BSP, while in Kerala, the focal battle seems to be between the Congress and the Left parties.

The urgency of resolving seat-sharing formulas echoes among bloc members, expressing discontent over delayed resolutions. Previous postponements have led to concerns over timing, with leaders emphasizing the need for swift decisions.

Also Read: Bhajanlal Sharma, Rajasthan CM, Makes Tea During Convoy Halt On Highway

Mamata Banerjee's recent statement about deferring the selection of a prime ministerial candidate until after the 2024 polls underscores the alliance's priority to iron out internal issues and present a united front against the ruling party.

In the lead-up to the Delhi summit, interactions between key leaders, such as Kejriwal's meetings with Mamata Banerjee and Uddhav Thackeray, hint at the collaborative efforts to strengthen the alliance's stance.

Additionally, CPI(ML) Liberation's Dipankar Bhattacharya highlighted the coalition's array of clean and competent leaders, emphasizing their collective aim to displace the BJP from power.

Author
No Image
Author
Arijit Dutta

You May Also Like