INDIA Janbandhan United, 23 Parties Have Confirmed Participation: Congress
Congress announced that 23 political parties have confirmed participation in the INDIA janbandhan meeting at Constitution Club, New Delhi, on June 8, 2026, though some parties like DMK and CPI(M) have expressed displeasure or boycotted due to internal disputes. The meeting aims to strategize against the Modi government ahead of the 2029 general elections, amid criticism of its policies and recent assembly election losses for opposition parties like TMC and DMK.
The Congress-led INDIA janbandhan opposition bloc has confirmed that 23 political parties will attend a meeting at Constitution Club, New Delhi, on June 8, 2026, at 12 noon. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated in a post on X that the gathering reflects unity among opposition parties despite internal strains, though some parties, including DMK and CPI(M), have either boycotted or expressed dissatisfaction over recent political developments. The meeting follows the DMK’s decision to skip due to accusations of Congress betrayal in Tamil Nadu, while CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby has sought clarification from Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over claims of collusion with the BJP in Kerala. TMC MP Derek O’Brien supported the meeting, emphasizing a shared purpose among participants. Congress criticized the Modi government for alleged suppression of democratic rights, economic mismanagement, and foreign policy failures, framing the meeting as a strategic effort to coordinate opposition ahead of the 2029 general elections. The bloc aims to devise a joint approach to challenge the government on national issues, amid recent setbacks in state elections where TMC and DMK lost power in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. The gathering also comes as the INDIA bloc seeks to strengthen coordination after earlier consultations during Parliament sessions, focusing on floor strategies against the central government. AAP has distanced itself from the bloc, further complicating internal dynamics.
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