The Opposition meet is being hosted by the Congress at a fastidiously chosen spot.
New Delhi:
High leaders of 26 Opposition events have gathered in Bengaluru to determine on the contours of the entrance that can tackle the BJP subsequent 12 months. The formal talks will happen right this moment from 11 am to 4 pm.
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The leaders, who gathered in Bengaluru via the day, had a dinner assembly within the night to formalise the agenda for Tuesday’s closed-door talks. There’s a likelihood that Sonia Gandhi — who was the chairperson of UPA — will likely be named the President of the Entrance, and Nitish Kumar the Convenor, sources stated.
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In addition to Mrs Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, chief ministers MK Stalin, Nitish Kumar, Arvind Kejriwal, Hemant Soren, Mamata Banerjee and RJD chief Lalu Prasad are amongst these participating within the two-day meet. Sharad Pawar, whose celebration underwent a break up earlier this month with the revolt of nephew Ajit Pawar, will be part of the assembly tomorrow.
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Sources stated all events have been requested to recommend the identify of the entrance, which ought to have the phrase “India” in it. The tag line will likely be “United we stand”. Recommendations have additionally been looked for the Frequent Minimal Programme. It was additionally stated that the topic of states must be stored separate.
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“Like-minded opposition events shall intently work collectively to foster an agenda of social justice, inclusive growth and nationwide welfare. We wish to free the folks of India from the autocratic and anti-people politics of hate, division, financial inequality and loot… United We Stand, for this INDIA,” tweeted Mallikarjun Kharge.
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The dinner assembly on the Taj West Finish Lodge this night noticed Mamata Banerjee and Sonia Gandhi seated subsequent to one another. That they had a one-on-one dialog earlier that lasted nearly 20 minutes, delaying the start of the meet, sources stated.
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Whereas the 2 leaders are identified to share a great rapport, relations between the Congress and Ms Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress had soured recently. However each events have moved previous that, agreeing that defeating the BJP subsequent 12 months is precedence to save lots of democracy and federalism.
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The meet is being hosted by the Congress at a fastidiously chosen spot. The Congress victory within the latest Karnataka meeting election has not solely galvanised the opposition, but additionally positioned the celebration in a commanding place.
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Underneath the management of Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress has, nevertheless, stored a low profile, reiterating that it needs to listen to the concepts of different leaders. Its assist to Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Social gathering on preventing the Central Ordinance in parliament has additionally projected its willingness to be a group participant.
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Requested whether or not its former ally HD Kumaraswamy’s Janata Dal Secular will attend, senior Congress chief Pawan Khera stated, “All events having the desire and guts to combat the BJP are welcome”. “From 16 in Patna to 26 in Bengaluru, this opposition will develop… We may have many extra conferences. Points could be mentioned now and we are going to have a look at leaders later,” he added.
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The opposition meet coincides with a BJP present of energy in Delhi, the place all of the NDA constituents will even meet tomorrow. Mr Khera stated the BJP is having “jitters” and for this reason they’re holding the meet.