BJP MP Sushil Kumar Modi on Wednesday took a jibe at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, stating that Kumar assumed he can be appointed the convenor at a current opposition occasion assembly. Nevertheless, Kumar’s expectations weren’t met, with leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee proposing Mallikarjun Kharge’s title as a substitute. “The one who has 44 MLAs, why would anyone suggest his title? Nitish Kumar has this false impression, he left the BJP in order that he might develop into the Prime Minister. Go away the place of PM, he did not even get the place of convenor,” remarked Modi.
Whereas Kumar initiated efforts to unite opposition events, he has constantly denied any want for the prime ministerial place.
Earlier remarks from JD(U) MP Sunil Kumar Pintu highlighted the restricted scope of discussions on the current Indian Nationwide Developmental, Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A) gathering. “Given the monetary challenges confronted by the Congress, discussions had been restricted, culminating in conversations over tea and biscuits, devoid of substantive talks,” Pintu instructed ANI.
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The I.N.D.I.A bloc aspires to finalise seat-sharing agreements by December 31. Banerjee beforehand touted Kharge as a possible candidate for India’s first Dalit Prime Minister, a sentiment endorsed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Nevertheless, Kharge has distanced himself from leveraging his Dalit background for political benefit.
Pintu additional hinted at potential friction throughout the alliance. Ought to the Congress occasion not resolve seat allocations by December’s finish, JD(U) might rethink its participation in subsequent conferences, ANI reported.
In a present of solidarity, the I.N.D.I.A bloc has scheduled joint protests for December 22, opposing the suspension of quite a few Opposition MPs in the course of the current Winter session of Parliament.
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Moreover, the alliance members expressed scepticism about digital voting machines (EVMs). They endorsed a decision advocating for a system the place Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Path (VVPAT) slips are given to voters for verification, then positioned in distinct poll packing containers. Throughout a closed-door session, Rahul Gandhi’s inquiry about EVM trustworthiness was met with silence.
It’s to be famous that a number of leaders together with Nitish Kumar, DMK chief MK Stalin, Lalu Prasad, Akhilesh Yadav, Uddhav Thackeray, Banerjee, and Kejriwal kept away from media interactions post-meeting, diverging from previous practices.