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- Published: August 30, 2023 14:50
New Delhi: The third meeting of Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), a political bloc of 26 Opposition parties formed to challenge Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA, is set to take place in Mumbai on August 31 & September 1.
The two-day meet of INDIA bloc is being looked upon as turning point in the rainbow coalition, as the alliance members will reinforce their commitment & drive to take on NDA together, in upcoming Assembly & Lok Sabha polls in 2024.
The INDIA bloc held two meetings in Patna & Bengaluru earlier. This time, the bloc will cement its coalition further by releasing INDIA logo and also seat sharing strategy in the upcoming elections.
Ahead of Mumbai conclave, coalition members are also making big noises. Rahul Gandhi slammed the Centre over ‘India’s territory annexed by China’ while Mamata took dig at cylinder price cut.
“After two meetings of INDIA, the LPG prices have been slashed by Rs 200. This is the power of INDIA,” TMC chief said, taking swipe at Centre’s ‘poll-driven decision.’
More parties to join INDIA?
Nitish Kumar set off a political buzz by claiming that more parties will join the 26-member Opposition bloc at the Mumbai Conclave, however, he refrained from taking any names.
Cong spokesperson Alok Sharma also said that 4-5 parties of the 38 parties aligning with NDA are in touch with them and will join them in coming days.
New logo unveiling
A new logo of the INDIA bloc is all set to be unveiled after the two-day conclave in Mumbai.
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has said that the new logo will represent the country’s unity & diversity and 140 crore people will find ‘instant connect’ with it.
Seat sharing formula
While the INDIA bloc presents itself as a united alliance with its eyes & goals firmly fixed on dislodging the NDA from power but the differences & divide has become increasingly visible with alliance partners speaking in different voices. However, the top leadership has maintained that Mumbai Conclave will settle all.
A Convenor & co-ordination committee will be formed that will iron out differences within and will oversee seat sharing formula.
Cong leader Milind Deora informed recently that the seat sharing in most states was in ‘final stages’ for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.