Leaders of the INDIA bloc are expected to meet in Delhi this week, sources said on Tuesday. This will be the first significant meeting of the opposition alliance since the Lok Sabha poll results were announced on June 4.
Meeting Details
- Previous Meeting: The last gathering took place on June 1, before the election results. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) did not attend due to ongoing elections in West Bengal but will be present this time, according to sources.
- Upcoming Attendance: The date is yet to be finalized, but many top opposition leaders are already in Delhi for the Parliament session.
- Key Participants: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray arrived in Delhi on Tuesday and is expected to meet with key opposition leaders.
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Political Context
- Elections in Maharashtra and Haryana: Both states are set to hold elections in a few months. The opposition hopes to leverage its performance in the Lok Sabha elections to challenge the BJP in these states.
- INDIA Bloc in Parliament: With 234 MPs in the Lok Sabha, the INDIA bloc is showing a united front against the government, which has 293 MPs from the National Democratic Alliance.
Recent Activities
- Protest on GST: On Tuesday, INDIA bloc MPs protested at the Parliament gate, demanding the withdrawal of 18% GST on life and health insurance premiums.
- Constitution Day Protest: They also staged a protest on the first day of the 18th Lok Sabha session, holding copies of the Constitution.