NEW DELHI: After an extended hiatus, the opposition alliance known as INDIA will convene on June 6 to assess the current political landscape in the country. Sources indicate that the topic of discussion will center around “opposition politics – the way forward.”
There is a discernible concern among opposition parties that the ruling BJP is gaining momentum due to a lack of unity among its adversaries. Furthermore, regional parties have experienced significant weakening in recent times. It is expected that the conversation will focus on issues surrounding the electoral rolls.
Following the recent assembly election results, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stressed the need for vigilance regarding the electoral process, alluding to West Bengal as an instance of an election “stolen” by the BJP after the Trinamool Congress (TMC) was ousted from power. In the wake of the results, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has advocated for a gathering of opposition parties. Although the TMC has historically maintained an independent stance, it has adopted a more conciliatory approach following the elections.
Gandhi has advocated for putting aside differences to work towards “saving democracy.” The participation of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in the meeting will be noteworthy, as it has been a prominent member of the alliance despite Congress previously severing ties with the party to ally with the Tamil Nadu-based TVK. Additionally, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) recently lost its position in Kerala to Congress and has increasingly criticized the party.
