. NEW DELHI: Buffeted by political drift and marginalisation of its key pillars, INDIA bloc on Monday decided to meet every two months to enhance cohesion in its functioning to counter the BJP onslaught. Its next meeting in Aug in Hyderabad will discuss an “organisational structure” for the common platform.Taking stock of the state of the opposition in the wake of the defeat of key members of TMC and RJD in their strongholds, and DMK walking out of the fold, the members acknowledged the weakening of the opposition — put in sharp relief by the presence of TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, whose party is facing an existential crisis.“Pressure” was the word used by key members — JMM’s Hemant Soren and Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav — to describe the present status. The Jharkhand CM, who joined the meeting online, is learnt to have said that he is “under pressure”, in what was seen as a reference to Jharkhand being the only remaining opposition state in the East. SP chief Akhilesh, who spoke first after Mallikarjun Kharge’s opening remarks, said the opposition had hoped that it would win in Bihar and West Bengal, but the defeats there have put pressure on Uttar Pradesh.For the first time, Tamil Nadu was not represented by its major player DMK, but by CM Vijay’s TVK.Rahul Gandhi said a struggle against the BJP was the need of the hour. It was felt that the opposition should coordinate with the “people’s struggle” led by non-political groups. Meanwhile, Mamata said that Congress should take the lead in INDIA bloc. NC’s Omar Abdullah and RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav said the alliance should focus on the 2029 polls, with Abdullah calling Congress the national glue. Akhilesh and Tejashwi asked Congress to show a big heart and back the regional players on their turf.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosInternet Cut, Drones Deployed As Jaipur Widens Key Road Amid Encroachment Row | WatchTMC Rift Deepens As Mahua Targets Yusuf Pathan After MPs Back NDA Alignment | WatchINDIA Bloc Meet: Alliance Partners Challenge Congress’ Leadership & ‘Cross Comments’ During PollsKakoli Ghosh Hits Out At TMC Over Bengal’s Decline, Claims 20 MPs Support Separate TMC FactionPraggnanandhaa Surprised By CM Vijay’s Chess Skills During Felicitation Ceremony | WatchDelhi Hotel Fire Tragedy: Jai Mishra Surrenders In Court, Lovekesh Bajaj Gets 2-Day Police Remand20 TMC MPs Write To Speaker, Express Desire To Support BJP-Led NDA | WatchKunal Ghosh Questions Reports Of 20 TMC MPs Backing NDA, Says Voters Won’t ApproveSambit Patra Compares Akhilesh’s Future To Mamata’s, Mocks INDIA BlocGovt Launches 2 Major Schemes To Boost Road Accident Rescue Efforts123PhotostoriesThere are only 4 American states that begin with the letter ‘W’, and they hide some of the world’s most iconic wondersExclusive – Avinash Mishra opens up on Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, his training and Eisha Singh’s support; says ‘She has confidence in me; it’s been very encouraging and heartening’People will instantly take you more seriously when you start doing these 10 things10 subtle signs someone may be jealous of you, as per psychologyWant your kids to spend less time on screens? Try these 5 simple parenting shifts that actually workWhat happens to your body when muscle mass starts declining after 35?Cricketer Devdutt Padikkal’s crores-worth residence in Bangalore is a luxurious retreat reflecting his cricketing success and hard workLittle Indias around the world” Countries with the largest Indian diasporasJennifer Winget’s style on TV: How every character she played had its own fashion languageFrom Tigers to Jaguars: 10 iconic safari adventures around the world123Hot PicksMalviya Nagar Hotel FireEmiliano MartínezUKSSSC Patwari Admit CardIran AttackShubman GillDianna Russini ScandalDU Professor MurderNFL Trade RumorOJEE Result 2026Top TrendingStock Market TodayStock market crashJaipur internet banIndia vs Afghanistan ScoreDriving Licence ValidityDelhi ITI admission 2026Sukhendu Sekhar Roy ResignationGurgaon Double MurderKerala HSCAP resultDU Professor Murder
NEW DELHI: Buffeted by political drift and marginalisation of its key pillars, INDIA bloc on Monday decided to meet every two months to enhance cohesion in its functioning to counter the BJP onslaught. Its next meeting in Aug in Hyderabad will discuss an “organisational structure” for the common platform.Taking stock of the state of the opposition in the wake of the defeat of key members of TMC and RJD in their strongholds, and DMK walking out of the fold, the members acknowledged the weakening of the opposition — put in sharp relief by the presence of TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, whose party is facing an existential crisis.“Pressure” was the word used by key members — JMM’s Hemant Soren and Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav — to describe the present status. The Jharkhand CM, who joined the meeting online, is learnt to have said that he is “under pressure”, in what was seen as a reference to Jharkhand being the only remaining opposition state in the East. SP chief Akhilesh, who spoke first after Mallikarjun Kharge’s opening remarks, said the opposition had hoped that it would win in Bihar and West Bengal, but the defeats there have put pressure on Uttar Pradesh.For the first time, Tamil Nadu was not represented by its major player DMK, but by CM Vijay’s TVK.Rahul Gandhi said a struggle against the BJP was the need of the hour. It was felt that the opposition should coordinate with the “people’s struggle” led by non-political groups. Meanwhile, Mamata said that Congress should take the lead in INDIA bloc. NC’s Omar Abdullah and RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav said the alliance should focus on the 2029 polls, with Abdullah calling Congress the national glue. Akhilesh and Tejashwi asked Congress to show a big heart and back the regional players on their turf.
