Uddhav Thackeray asserted the INDIA bloc will fight and defeat "mitra parivarvad", an oblique reference to crony capitalism, in the country as the opposition grouping wrapped up its two-day conclave in Mumbai.
CPI General Secretary D Raja on Thursday said that the primary objective of the INDIA alliance, a coalition of opposition parties, is to fight collectively and defeat the BJP
Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam on Thursday said like other parties Congress members too wanted to see their leader Rahul Gandhi as the next Prime Minister
Tejashwi Yadav, whose party is part of the grand opposition alliance, has said they came together in what he said is to fight communal forces in the country
The sources said that all the opposition parties that have come together to take on the NDA have been asked to keep their high aspirations aside for the success of the alliance
The meeting will discuss the alliance strategies for the Lok Sabha election and the seat sharing in the states. A new logo of the INDIA alliance is also likely to be launched
"The country wants a change. INDIA is going to defeat the BJP. The Samajwadi Party and its allies are ready for the election -- be it early or later," Akhilesh Yadav said
The unveiling of the INDIA Alliance logo, the formation of a coordination committee, the appointment of convenors, strategies for the general elections, and several others are among the prominent topics to be addressed.
Mamata Banerjee was welcomed at the city airport by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray and members of Maha Vikas Aghadi comprising NCP and Congress
Congress said the move for slashing price of LPG cylinders by Rs 200 is because the BJP staring at certain defeat and people should expect more such gifts in coming months as PM Modi becomes even more desperate to cling on to his chair
The gathering will also see the unveiling of INDIA bloc 's logo and opposition leaders will discuss their agenda ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole said
The delegation comprised Ambadas Danve, Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Nationalist Congress Party MP Supriya Sule, Mumbai Congress chief Varsha Gaikwad and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anil Desai, among others
Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will hold a meeting with the leaders of Delhi and Jharkhand at the party headquarters to discuss the 2024 Lok Sabha poll preparations