In a crucial turn of events, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav are reportedly set to miss the opposition coalition meeting following Mamata Banerjee’s absence. Sources indicate that these leaders might delegate representatives to attend the meeting, a decision made public through insider sources.
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Both Nitish Kumar and Akhilesh Yadav, invited to the Congress-convened meeting, will not grace the gathering, elevating the significance of other notable leaders. Earlier, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed her absence from the coalition, citing strained ties with the Congress, stating that she was not “informed” about the meeting.
Fractures in the Opposition Unity
The decision of three prominent leaders to distance themselves from the INDIA coalition meeting, crafted to unify the opposition ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, indicates a widening gap within the alliance. Furthermore, reports suggest that when Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge extended the invite to Nitish Kumar, the JD(U) chief declined, highlighting internal deliberations.
New Attendees
Stepping in for Nitish Kumar, the JD(U) chief, in the meeting, will be JD(U) President Rajiv Ranjan and senior leader Sanjay Jha, as per sources familiar with the matter.
The absence of key political figures from the opposition’s unity-building exercise ahead of the Lok Sabha elections raises pertinent questions about the cohesion and strategies among the opposition parties.
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