Top leaders of INDIA bloc meet in Delhi

New Delhi: A crucial meeting of the opposition INDIA bloc began in the national capital on Tuesday where top leaders were discussing the way forward, including seat-sharing, for taking on the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Harping on putting up a united front, the Congress alleged that democracy is being “mercilessly murdered” and MPs who raise people’s issues are suspended from the House. “In such an adverse situation, our unity is our strength,” the party posted on X.

The opposition leaders are deliberating on a blueprint for a joint campaign, seat-sharing arrangement and redrawing their strategy after the Congress suffered a setback in the recent assembly polls, where BJP won in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Evolving a “core positive agenda” will also be among the main challenges before the INDIA bloc. Soon after the meeting began, the Congress shared a video on X and said senior leaders including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and former party chief Rahul Gandhi were present at the meeting of INDIA alliance in Delhi.

“Today democracy is being mercilessly murdered by the Modi government. Representatives who raise public voice are suspended from the House. In such an adverse situation, our unity is our strength and this resolve to protect democracy is our energy,” the party said in a post on X.