Amid the cloud over Opposition unity in a number of states triggered by seat-sharing talks amongst events, the I.N.D.I.A bloc will maintain discussions on the matter today (January 13) just about to strengthen the alliance, in a bid to chalk out a method on contesting on respective seats throughout the nation within the upcoming normal elections. The high leaders of events will even talk about whether or not to have a convenor of the grouping, sources mentioned. TMC chief Mamata Banerjee will skip the assembly, to be convened over Zoom at round 11.30 am, as she is occupied with prior engagements, they added.
Mamata is operating in loggerheads with the Congress over seat-sharing in West Bengal as TMC and Congress leaders exchanged barbs over the matter within the current previous.
What will occur within the assembly?
Sources additional mentioned that the discussions shall be held on appointing a convenor of the Opposition alliance. Notably, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s title is being speculated to be put forth because the convenor. Sources additionally mentioned that his occasion JDU needs Nitish to be allotted the duty of a convenor as he was the one who took the onus of bringing the Opposition events collectively on a single platform final yr, however the concept is being opposed by the TMC.
“This is the second such attempt to hold a virtual meeting as the previous attempt a few days ago did not materialise,” sources mentioned.
A supply mentioned that the occasion was knowledgeable concerning the assembly on Friday night, and Mamata has some pre-scheduled appointments due to which she could not attend. The TMC had as a substitute supplied that the assembly may happen subsequent week and reassured the occasion’s dedication to the I.N.D.I.A bloc and taking on the BJP.
In a submit on ‘X’, Congress normal secretary Jairam Ramesh mentioned INDIA occasion leaders shall be assembly over Zoom at 11:30 am on January 13, 2024.
“They will review various issues like seat-sharing talks that have begun, participation in Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra that will begin from Thoubal near Imphal day after tomorrow, and other important matters,” he mentioned.
I.N.D.I.A bloc
As many as 28 opposition events have come collectively below the banner of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) to take on the BJP and defeat it within the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
However, there are numerous points that are but to be resolved inside the alliance, together with that of appointing a convenor.
Seat-sharing talks with members of the opposition bloc have additionally not been fruitful up to now due to claims and counterclaims on the seats, largely in West Bengal, and Punjab the place Bhagwant Mann not too long ago claimed that AAP will win all 13 Lok Sabha seats within the state.
(With PTI inputs)
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