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Alliance trouble in Maharashtra? Crisis in MVA ahead of local body polls

Ironically, the INDIA coalition which was formed based on the MVA template also appears to be crumbling in the Delhi assembly elections

Mumbai, India- October 13, 2024: Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) Chief Uddhav Thackeray, Congress leaders Nana Patole at the release the Gadharancha Pancnama and booklet during the joint press conference at Taj Land Ends Hotel in Mumbai, India, October 13, 2024. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 08:25 AM IST

Mamata questions leadership, Maha SP exits Oppn: INDIA bloc at crossroads?

Congress faces scrutiny in Parliament as it stands isolated on key issues like Adani protests and farmers' concerns, with some allies distancing themselves.

Growing friction within the bloc is evident, with parties raising concerns about Congress's “dominance” and demanding it adopt a more inclusive approach. (File)
Updated on Dec 08, 2024 09:36 AM IST

Opposition leaders either in jail or on bail: Nadda

Nadda credited the BJP government for restoring law and order in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting the state’s progress under the leadership of Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

BJP National President JP Nadda (PTI File)
Published on May 09, 2024 09:58 PM IST

INDIA banks on Sachin Pilot, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav to win Gautam Budh Nagar

The two leaders are going to address separate rallies in support of the alliance’s Gautam Budh Nagar candidate and SP leader Dr Mahendra Nagar

By bringing in Sachin Pilot for campaigning in Gautam Budh Nagar, INDIA alliance is aiming to make the most his “connect” to Greater Noida, where his ancestral village is located. (Ashok Sharma)
Updated on Apr 18, 2024 07:35 AM IST
BySaptarshi Das, Noida

'Who is INDIA bloc's PM candidate?': Karnataka BJP Prez Vijayendra Yediyurappa

Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra questioned the opposition alliance of their prime ministerial candidate.

Karnataka state BJP president BY Vijayendra, son of former CM Yediyurappa. (ANI)
Published on Apr 06, 2024 09:03 AM IST
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‘Coalition of corrupt, scammers’: Kangana slams Opposition alliance

Describing the impending Lok Sabha elections as a ”Dharamyudh“ (a battle of righteousness), Kangana said, “On one side, there is this coalition of corruption and scams, while on the other, we have Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is a reflection of Lord Vishnu”

Kangana Ranaut (HT File)
Updated on Apr 04, 2024 06:32 AM IST
By, Dharamshala

Can the Opposition’s broad coalition win against the BJP-led alliance?

The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi joined the rainbow family that stands opposed to the saffron alliance. Will this alliance stand a chance in Maharashtra’s politics?

Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) chief Prakash Ambedkar and Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) chief Uddhav Thackeray at a program recently
Published on Feb 05, 2024 06:43 PM IST

Prakash Ambedkar attends Opposition alliance’s Lok Sabha seat-sharing talks

Former chief minister Uddhav Thackeray is believed to have been keen on including Ambedkar in the alliance given his following among socially backward communities

Prakash Ambedkar at the meeting. (ANI)
Published on Feb 02, 2024 03:04 PM IST

With Nitish away, coordination among Oppn groups won’t be easy: JD(U) leader

The Nitish Kumar factor will help consolidate Uttar Pradesh’s Kurmi voters in NDA’s favour, says JD(U) general secretary KC Tyagi

Janata Dal (United) KC Tyagi is a close aide of Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. (FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 04:07 AM IST

Nitish’s NDA leap impacts U.P.’s electoral chessboard

The Bihar CM not only laid the foundation of the INDIA bloc, but he also worked to unite them on a single platform across the country

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. (HT file photo)
Updated on Jan 29, 2024 05:16 AM IST
By, Lucknow

Hectic parleys as cracks widen in Bihar alliance

In Patna, one RJD leader confirmed that senior leaders of the party, including former Union minister Jai Prakash Narayan Yadav, met Lalu at his 10 Circular Road residence, but called it an “informal meeting”.

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. (Santosh Kumar/HT)
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 05:36 AM IST
By, Patna

The three challenges before INDIA bloc chairperson, Mallikarjun Kharge

The 81-year-old must manage the Congress party, ensure ideological differences don’t torpedo the alliance and get cadre of different parties to work together

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge (File Photo)
Published on Jan 18, 2024 08:00 AM IST

Why Nitish’s refusal to take up the INDIA convenor post was expected

Congress should have been more proactive in taking INDIA bloc forward, but a message went down the line that it wasn't ready to cede space to regional parties

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar after the National Executive meeting in Delhi last week where he was appointed JD9U) chief (HT File Photo/Raj K Raj)
Published on Jan 16, 2024 08:19 PM IST

Amidst seat-sharing talks, Deora stakes claim to Mumbai South seat

Former union minister and Congress leader Milind Deora has staked claim to the Mumbai South Lok Sabha constituency, saying his family has served the constituency for the past 50 years. This comes as talks on seat-sharing are underway between the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra.

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Updated on Jan 08, 2024 08:06 AM IST

Discussion on VBA joining INDIA alliance in Delhi this month: Nana Patole

Sharad Pawar has already discussed with Ambedkar and the next round of talks will take place in Delhi. All the alliance partner leaders including Ambedkar be present in the meeting, he said

Nana Patole, state unit chief, Congress, was in Pune city on Wednesday. (HT FILE)
Published on Jan 03, 2024 09:41 PM IST

Unite to save democracy, says Mallikarjun Kharge at INDIA bloc’s protest

Mallikarjun Kharge also attacked the ruling BJP for passing a bunch of crucial laws in Parliament after throwing Opposition MPs out of the two Houses

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with party leader Rahul Gandhi and NCP chief Sharad Pawar at a protest of Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi (PTI)
Updated on Dec 22, 2023 03:28 PM IST

Unnecessary comments by INDIA bloc members on others inappropriate: Mayawati

Mayawati has earlier ruled out an alliance with either the NDA or INDIA bloc, calling the parties in the grouping mostly “anti-poor, casteist, communal and pro-rich”

BSP chief Mayawati’s statement come against the backdrop of reports that the SP was not in favour of reaching out to Mayawati to join the alliance of 28 opposition parties. (X/Mayawati)
Published on Dec 21, 2023 02:39 PM IST

Morning briefing: Friction in INDIA bloc; poll panel's policy revamp plan

Morning briefing: Friction in INDIA bloc; poll panel's policy revamp plan, and all the latest news

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with party leaders Rahul Gandhi and KC Venugopal, DMK leader TR Baalu, CPI General Secretary D Raja, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury and others during a press conference after the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance's (INDIA) meeting, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023.(PTI)
Published on Dec 21, 2023 08:53 AM IST

INDIA bloc gets down to work

The Opposition, however, will need countervailing ideas to that of the BJP to mount a serious electoral challenge

New Delhi, India - Dec. 19, 2023: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, West Bengal CM and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tamil Nadu CM and DMK chief MK Stalin, CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and other opposition leaders during the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) meeting, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. (Photo by Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times)(Hindustan Times)
Published on Dec 21, 2023 02:49 AM IST
ByHT Editorial

INDIA bloc's key meeting today; Mamata says seat sharing on agenda. Top points

INDIA bloc parties to meet in Delhi: The 4th meeting of the leaders of INDIA parties will be held on Tuesday in New Delhi at 3 pm.

Opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) leaders during a press conference after the bloc leaders meeting, in Mumbai. (ANI file)
Updated on Dec 19, 2023 07:06 AM IST

INDIA bloc’s 2024 bid also a race against time

INDIA bloc's metaphorical train is already behind schedule and will now need to accelerate at least three-fold to reach their intended destination.

INDIA bloc held a meeting in Mumbai in September. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Dec 18, 2023 05:13 PM IST

Leadership vacuum hits INDIA’s poll prospects

For their alliance to get off the ground, the Congress will have to be humble, not a quality it’s renowned for. They must draw up sellable policies

Congress leaders Rahul gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge (ANI)
Published on Dec 09, 2023 10:15 PM IST

On INDIA bloc huddle, JD(U) leader says 'meetings limited to chai-samosas'

The JD(U) leader had earlier faced flak for commending PM Modi after BJP won in three states in the assembly elections.

JD(U) MP Sunil Kumar Pintu(ANI)
Published on Dec 07, 2023 02:00 PM IST

INDIA bloc meeting postponed after key leaders decide to skip Dec 6 huddle

A meeting of chiefs of the member parties will be convened possibly in the third week of December.

Opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc leaders hold a meeting in Mumbai on September 1. (Hindustan Times)
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 02:41 PM IST

INDIA bloc likely to meet in Delhi on Dec 6 to sketch out strategy for LS polls

The Opposition alliance is likely to plan joint rallies in the run-up to the general elections

Opposition's Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) leaders during a press conference after the bloc leaders meeting, in Mumbai. (ANI/File)
Published on Dec 03, 2023 11:47 AM IST

Ahead of M.P. Elections, BJP seeks to expose Opposition’s fragilities amid SP-Congress feud

Keshav Prasad Maurya’s defense of Akhilesh seemed strategically timed to exploit the emerging disarray within the opposition alliance

BJP is closely monitoring the assembly elections in the five states (HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 06:48 AM IST

Pawar clears air, won’t contest Lok Sabha elections

The meeting on Thursday was the second day when Pawar was holding deliberations with the party leaders and office bearers to review preparations for Lok Sabha seats at party headquarters

Aurangabad: NCP President Sharad Pawar during a press conference in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. (PTI Photo) (PTI08_16_2023_000171B) (PTI)
Updated on Oct 20, 2023 05:34 AM IST

Akhilesh says INDIA alliance only at national level amid tensions with Congress

Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday asked the Congress to clarify whether the tie-up was also at the state level and said his party would contest all 80 Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh in 2024

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Oct 19, 2023 04:49 PM IST

BJP MP says opposition's INDIA bloc 'a real challenge'

Pradhan also expressed his desire to contest the upcoming general elections from Odisha and requested the BJP to give him a chance.

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan (File Photo)
Published on Oct 06, 2023 08:12 PM IST

‘Like snake and mongoose,’ says Tejasvi Surya on opposition’s INDIA alliance

BJP MP and Yuva Morcha National President Tejasvi Surya took a jibe at the INDI alliance and described the alliance as a snake and mongoose coming together.

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya.
Published on Oct 04, 2023 12:45 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Yamini C S
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