The INDIA alliance held a virtual meeting on Saturday, led by Congress veteran Sonia Gandhi. As reported by Sampadak Express, the session comes right before the monsoon Parliament session and Bihar assembly elections—two critical political events.
TMC Rejoins the Opposition Bloc
Trinamool Congress (TMC) made its formal comeback to the alliance. Abhishek Banerjee, the party’s general secretary, represented TMC. According to Sampadak Express, this marks the party’s first active role in coalition planning since the general election.
Congress Excludes AAP Over Trust Concerns
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was not invited. Sources told Sampadak Express that Congress sees AAP leaning closer to BJP and compromising under pressure. The move reflects the alliance’s push for clear ideological unity.
18 Opposition Leaders Join Strategy Session
Leaders from 18 parties attended, including Akhilesh Yadav, Uddhav Thackeray, and M.K. Stalin. Sampadak Express notes that discussions focused on national politics and planning for the upcoming Parliament session.
Security and Election Reforms in Focus
Apart from legislative strategy, security issues gained attention. Topics included Operation Sindoor, possible ceasefire moves, and deep revisions of voter lists (SIR). As per Sampadak Express, consensus is building—especially on post-Bihar steps in Bengal.
Alliance Signals a New Political Chapter
The INDIA bloc appears ready to regroup and reframe its message. Sampadak Express calls this meeting the start of a new phase—one aimed at shaping united responses to Modi’s government and boosting relevance in state and national forums.
