INDIA vs NDA: Opposition alliance reveals new name to take on BJP bloc
Bengaluru,July 18 : After the second day of the Opposition meeting in Bengaluru, opposition parties have revealed the new name for their alliance – Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), to take on the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
The 26 parties met over dinner in Bengaluru ahead of the formal closed-door talks on Tuesday. This was the second meeting held by the Opposition parties in order to put up a united front against the ruling BJP ahead of the general elections in 2024.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi took to Twitter to announce the name, saying that the Lok Sabha 2024 contest will be between “Team INDIA and Team NDA”.
She said, “So 2024 will be. Team INDIA Vs Team NDA. Chak De, INDIA!”
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TRENDING TOPICS
Top Opposition leaders held a dinner meeting on Monday to formalise the agenda for Tuesday’s closed-door talks. The formal talks took place from 11 am to 4 pm.
The Congress and 25 other parties have said that the crucial meeting will shape the narrative and may prove to be a “game changer” for the Indian political landscape.
The opposition parties are likely to announce two sub-committees – one for finalising the common minimum programme along with communication points and another to create a blueprint on issues that need to be pursued jointly.
The opposition parties will also try and identify potential areas of conflict and confrontation that leaders may prefer to skip in a bid to maintain unity in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls.
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BJP-LED NDA MEETING
Coinciding with the Opposition meeting, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is also holding a gathering in Delhi, where some new allies are expected to join the ruling BJP-led coalition.
A total of 38 parties are slated to attend the Delhi conclave, where the BJP is eager to display a strong show of solidarity. This event marks the first NDA meeting during PM Modi’s second term, highlighting the party’s commitment to forming alliances at a time when opposition parties have been actively working towards unity in preparation for the 2024 elections.
-PTI
