As political parties prepare for high-stakes assembly elections in states like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu later this year, the debate surrounding the leadership within the INDIA bloc takes centre stage.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said there is no discussion in the INDIA bloc regarding a change of leadership and that a meeting of the constituents has not been held.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed gratitude to the leaders who have backed her for a leadership role in the INDIA bloc, amid growing discussions about a change in the alliance's leadership.
TMC Leader Kunal Ghosh on Tuesday backed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the leadership of the INDIA Bloc, citing her impressive track record of defeating the BJP in West Bengal.
As demand for Mamata Banerjee to take INDIA bloc leadership fuelled within the opposition alliance, Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday stated that any efforts to strengthen the INDIA bloc should be considered.
Former Bihar CM Lalu Yadav has called for Mamata Banerjee to lead the INDIA Bloc, dismissing Congress's objections. His statement sparked varied reactions, with TMC supporting the idea and allies like JMM urging caution. BJP dismissed the bloc's unity, while Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary cr