Opposition Meet Highlights: It's INDIA Vs NDA In 2024

Updated: Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 23:40 [IST]

Opposition Meeting in Bangalore Live Updates: Leaders of the 26 opposition parties have decided to name their alliance INDIA which stands for 'Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance' on Tuesday, July 18, at the ongoing meeting in Bengaluru city of India's southern Karnataka state, announced Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge at a press conference.

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Jul 18, 2023, 11:40 PM IST

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Jul 18, 2023, 8:16 PM IST

It's a collective effort. We all sat together, and we all decided on names. Rahul ji spearheaded this, he justified why it should be INDIA. He argued for it: Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on name for opposition alliance, in Bengaluru

#WATCH | It's a collective effort. We all sat together, and we all decided on names. Rahul ji spearheaded this, he justified why it should be INDIA. He argued for it: Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on name for opposition alliance, in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/U0kGrdCqDS
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023

Jul 18, 2023, 8:14 PM IST

"Now they (BJP) have to fight against INDIA," says Uddhav Thackeray Faction MP Sanjay Raut

#WATCH | "Now they (BJP) have to fight against INDIA," says Uddhav Thackeray Faction MP Sanjay Raut pic.twitter.com/SQw9LKcx8D
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023

Jul 18, 2023, 7:55 PM IST

The name of the opposition alliance- INDIA was proposed by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. After a long discussion, it was decided to be called as 'Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance': VCK chief Thol. Thirumavalavan

#WATCH | The name of the opposition alliance- INDIA was proposed by West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee. After a long discussion, it was decided to be called as 'Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance': VCK chief Thol. Thirumavalavan pic.twitter.com/SBDgq8Gp1r
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023

Jul 18, 2023, 7:54 PM IST

Congress leader Gurdeep Singh Sappal says, "This fight is between to idea of India and RSS' idea of India. All opposition parties will fight the upcoming election together. Face is not important (for PM post), what is important today is who will raise the issues of people."

#WATCH | Congress leader Gurdeep Singh Sappal says, "This fight is between to idea of India and RSS' idea of India. All opposition parties will fight the upcoming election together. Face is not important (for PM post), what is important today is who will raise the issues of… pic.twitter.com/KCH6oDVkkU
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023

Jul 18, 2023, 7:53 PM IST

Congress MP KC Venugopal says, “The outcome of this meeting of like-minded opposition parties is clearly indicating that they (BJP) are totally worried. We have to protect the idea of India which has been disturbed by the BJP."

#WATCH | Congress MP KC Venugopal says, “The outcome of this meeting of like-minded opposition parties is clearly indicating that they (BJP) are totally worried. We have to protect the idea of India which has been disturbed by the BJP." pic.twitter.com/5LK4MWcuxE
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023

Jul 18, 2023, 7:51 PM IST

"Today's meeting is the voice of India...There is a lot of strength in it and all the opposition parties want to save India," says Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar on opposition meeting in Bengaluru

Jul 18, 2023, 7:05 PM IST

Around 26 parties were present in the meeting. We discussed several issues of public importance. We have arrived at a joint decision to fight the BJP together. All parties are now under the banner of 'INDIA'. There are several lined-up proposals like making a coordination committee. We believe that the country is under significant threat. There are many important issues like unemployment, inflation, women's security & more. They need to be addressed urgently: D Raja, CPI leader on opposition meet

#WATCH | Bengaluru: Around 26 parties were present in the meeting. We discussed several issues of public importance. We have arrived at a joint decision to fight the BJP together. All parties are now under the banner of 'INDIA'. There are several lined-up proposals like making a… pic.twitter.com/LFfA14QzDd
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023

Jul 18, 2023, 6:52 PM IST

They are remembering NDA after a long time...Earlier they said that they don't need NDA, they are enough alone. But now they are holding a meeting, which shows that something is wrong: Karnataka Dy CM and Congress leader DK Shivakumar on NDA meeting in Delhi

#WATCH | They are remembering NDA after a long time...Earlier they said that they don't need NDA, they are enough alone. But now they are holding a meeting, which shows that something is wrong: Karnataka Dy CM and Congress leader DK Shivakumar on NDA meeting in Delhi pic.twitter.com/ewtD9LqW4O
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023

Jul 18, 2023, 6:51 PM IST

WATCH: Mamata Banerjee says "NDA, can you challenge I.N.D.I.A?"

#WATCH | "NDA, can you challenge I.N.D.I.A?," asks TMC leader and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Bengaluru.

The Opposition alliance for 2024 polls is called Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance - I.N.D.I.A. pic.twitter.com/0buyBVste5
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023

Jul 18, 2023, 6:36 PM IST

#WATCH | Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal speaks on the NDA meeting in Delhi.

#WATCH | Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal speaks on the NDA meeting in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/j61jA8NnZP
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023

Jul 18, 2023, 6:36 PM IST

"The opposition has taken this name (INDIA) because, in the coming months, it will be India vs PM Modi because all the people here (opposition) are fighting for the inclusive India which is written in the Constitution and PM Modi is fighting for exclusive India," says Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on opposition alliance named as INDIA - Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance

Jul 18, 2023, 6:35 PM IST

"The character of our republic is being severely assaulted in a systematic manner by the BJP. We express our grave concern over the humanitarian tragedy that has destroyed Manipur. The silence of the Prime Minister is shocking and unprecedented. We are determined to combat and confront the continuing assault on the Constitution and on constitutional rights of democratically elected state governments": Joint Resolution of 26 political parties belonging to the opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A

"The character of our republic is being severely assaulted in a systematic manner by the BJP. We express our grave concern over the humanitarian tragedy that has destroyed Manipur. The silence of the Prime Minister is shocking and unprecedented. We are determined to combat and… pic.twitter.com/arBP4bBAXH
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023

Jul 18, 2023, 6:35 PM IST

"It was a successful meeting....Definitely we are challenging BJP," says MDMK leader Vaiko after the meeting of opposition alliance - I.N.D.I.A in Bengaluru.

#WATCH | "It was a successful meeting....Definitely we are challenging BJP," says MDMK leader Vaiko after the meeting of opposition alliance - I.N.D.I.A in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/hT4P6Y3d8y
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023

Jul 18, 2023, 5:13 PM IST

"Our alliance will be called INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance)," tweets Congress after meeting of 26 opposition parties in Bengaluru.

Jul 18, 2023, 4:55 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says, "The fight is against BJP and its ideology. This fight is between India and Narendra Modi," in Bengaluru.

Jul 18, 2023, 4:54 PM IST

This fight is not between 2 political formations but fight is to defend the idea of India. If you will see history, you will find that nobody has been able to fight the idea of India. It's a fight between the idea of India and Narendra Modi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Jul 18, 2023, 4:52 PM IST

This was our second successful meeting today. The country is our family and we are fighting together to save our family. The next meeting of this alliance will be in Mumbai: Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray in Bengaluru

#WATCH | This was our second successful meeting today. The country is our family and we are fighting together to save our family. The next meeting of this alliance will be in Mumbai: Former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/LpJSAqMjqT
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023

Jul 18, 2023, 4:44 PM IST

n the last 9 years, PM Modi could have done a lot of things but he destroyed all the sectors. We have gathered here not for ourselves but to save the country from hatred..., says AAP supremo and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Jul 18, 2023, 4:37 PM IST

"NDA, can you challenge I.N.D.I.A?," asks TMC leader and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Bengaluru. The Opposition alliance for 2024 polls is called Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance - I.N.D.I.A.

Jul 18, 2023, 4:37 PM IST

Today the entire media has been captured by PM Modi. No one moves without their signal. In my 52 years of active political career, I have never seen such a hostile situation that opposition leaders (voices) are being suppressed: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.

Jul 18, 2023, 4:36 PM IST

NDA is holding a meeting with 30 parties. I have not heard about so many parties in India. Earlier they didn't hold any meetings but now they are meeting one by one (with NDA parties) PM Modi is now afraid of opposition parties. We have gathered here to save democracy and the Constitution: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru.

Jul 18, 2023, 4:21 PM IST

The next opposition meeting will be held in Mumbai, the date will be announced soon. An 11-member coordination committee will be set up. Names of committee members will be announced in Mumbai: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge

Jul 18, 2023, 4:20 PM IST

Our alliance will be called Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Bengaluru.

Jul 18, 2023, 4:11 PM IST

The anti-BJP alliance has also decided to form two subcommittees: The first subcommittee will be responsible for concluding the common minimum program and defining communication points. The second subcommittee's mandate will involve strategizing joint opposition events, rallies, and conventions, the report stated.

Jul 18, 2023, 4:11 PM IST

While Sonia Gandhi will be heading this alliance, Nitish Kumar will be the convenor of INDIA.

Jul 18, 2023, 3:14 PM IST

So 2024 will be Team INDIA Vs Team NDA Chak De, INDIA!

So 2024 will be

Team INDIA
Vs
Team NDA

Chak De, INDIA!
— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) July 18, 2023

Jul 18, 2023, 3:09 PM IST

Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal says, "...PM Modi got a chance to rule the country for the last ten years and he has made a complete mess of almost every sector in the country. He has created hatred amongst the people, the economy is in shambles, there is so much inflation, so much unemployment in all sectors. Now I think, it is time that the people of this country want to get rid of him, so everyone needs to come together."

#WATCH | Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal says, "...PM Modi got a chance to rule the country for the last ten years and he has made a complete mess of almost every sector in the country. He has created hatred amongst the people, the economy is in shambles,… pic.twitter.com/wSnv2lVnmn
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023

Jul 18, 2023, 2:56 PM IST

The 26 opposition parties convening in Bengaluru today are contemplating the adoption of the name "I-N-D-I-A" as a unifying symbol. Their primary objective is to synchronize their strategies and present a cohesive front in order to challenge the BJP in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.

Jul 18, 2023, 2:16 PM IST

"This is a good, fruitful meeting. Constructive decision will be taken...Today what we discussed, the outcome after this may be good for the people of this country," says West Bengal CM and TMC leader Mamata Banerjee

#WATCH | "This is a good, fruitful meeting. Constructive decision will be taken...Today what we discussed, the outcome after this may be good for the people of this country," says West Bengal CM and TMC leader Mamata Banerjee

(Video: Congress) pic.twitter.com/FHcxE29cr3
— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023

Jul 16, 2023, 8:49 pm IST

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi is also expected to attend a dinner meeting on July 17 where leaders of these parties will be present.

Jul 16, 2023, 8:53 pm IST

After joining hands with the BJP, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Sunday said that Samajwadi Party is unable to sustain its alliances and claimed that "more people from the SP" will join the NDA fold.

Jul 16, 2023, 8:55 pm IST

In a statement here, Rajbhar showered praise on the BJP, saying, "There is 'aham' (ego issue) among the Opposition (parties) and everyone considers themselves big. These parties should learn from the BJP as to how power is achieved by aligning with smaller parties." Rajbhar said that his SBSP and the BJP will contest the 2024 Lok Sabha election together.

Jul 16, 2023, 9:24 pm IST

Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai says, "An alliance against an individual person (PM Modi) cannot last more than three months. No one wants to know about the opposition meeting to be held in Bangalore. When there is a Cauvery Management Board, the CM of the state has no authority to say that he will not give water to Tamil Nadu."

Jul 16, 2023, 9:26 pm IST

But the fact that the Tamil Nadu government has not condemned in this regard makes us sad. Therefore, Chief Minister Stalin, who is attending the opposition meeting, should give his voice to condemnation there. Perhaps if Stalin returns without condemning, we will hold a black flag protest on behalf of the BJP in Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai.

Jul 16, 2023, 9:27 pm IST

"For the past many years, PM Modi's govt has brought in several ordinances one after the other. On every ordinance, the Congress party has objected in some way or the other...We don't want a law to be passed through ordinance...," says West Bengal Congress President Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.

Jul 16, 2023, 9:41 pm IST

BJP leader Rahul Sinha speaks on AAP to participate in 'Opposition Parties' meeting in Bengaluru, says, "TMC fighting with Congress and CPI (M) in West Bengal but having lunch with them in Bihar, then all of them will meet together in Bengaluru to strategise further. What is their strategy? What is the relation between Congress, CPI (M) and TMC? It is an alliance of convenience."

Jul 16, 2023, 10:29 pm IST

"The whole country is suffering from unemployment. We are ready to tolerate everything but will not tolerate unemployment and starvation of people. Congress wants to unite the country, in this, it is necessary for all the opposition to be united," says Jharkhand Congress president Rajesh Thakur on Congress support to AAP on ordinance.

Jul 16, 2023, 11:08 pm IST

JDU leader Manjit Singh speaks on Congress opposing Delhi Ordinance and AAP to participate in 'Opposition Parties' meeting in Bengaluru.

#WATCH | Bihar: JDU leader Manjit Singh speaks on Congress opposing Delhi Ordinance and AAP to participate in 'Opposition Parties' meeting in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/aKTTMwgbYq
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2023

Jul 16, 2023, 11:22 pm IST

UP: BJP leader Sidharth Nath Singh says, "The opposition is left with no agenda as they are getting desperate and frustrated. The public will win or opposition unity will win, this will be decided in 2024. When opportunistic people are sitting in the opposition, they don't take any decision, they can't follow the principles, then they do this type of politics."

#WATCH | UP: BJP leader Sidharth Nath Singh says, "The opposition is left with no agenda as they are getting desperate and frustrated. The public will win or opposition unity will win, this will be decided in 2024. When opportunistic people are sitting in the opposition, they… pic.twitter.com/xZbmrwdPZ3
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) July 16, 2023

Jul 17, 2023, 12:06 am IST

Ranchi, Jharkhand: Congress leader Rakesh Sinha speaks on AAP to participate in opposition parties' meeting in Bengaluru.

#WATCH | Ranchi, Jharkhand: Congress leader Rakesh Sinha speaks on AAP to participate in opposition parties' meeting in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/vEPP0N916C
— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2023

Jul 17, 2023, 8:18 am IST

There is no point speculating on the agenda of the meeting. The mission is clear: we have to work unselfishly, work unitedly and present India we cherish with a vision for 2024 and beyond, says Derek O’Brien.

Jul 17, 2023, 8:27 am IST

Big posters and banners put up on Race Course Road welcoming leaders of various opposition parties for the joint opposition meeting.

#WATCH | Karnataka: Big posters and banners put up on Race Course Road welcoming leaders of various opposition parties for the joint opposition meeting

Meeting to take place today and tomorrow at Taj West End Hotel in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/TFYXp1LG5C
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2023

Jul 17, 2023, 8:33 am IST

Senior NCP leader Sharad Pawar likely to skip today's opposition meeting in Bengaluru.

Jul 17, 2023, 9:16 am IST

Mamata Banerjee played an important role in Congress-AAP dynamics, say reports.

Jul 17, 2023, 9:44 am IST

On AAP's participation in the joint opposition meeting in Bengaluru, Karnataka Minister & Congress leader Priyank Kharge says, "We are very clear on what is happening in Delhi. The Ordinance route that they (the Centre) have taken to take away the powers of the State Givt is not in good taste. Today it is happening in Delhi, tomorrow it might happen in Karnataka. So, we are against this dictatorial attitude of the Central Govt."

Jul 17, 2023, 9:45 am IST

| Ahead of the beginning of joint opposition meeting in Bengaluru, Karnataka Minister & Congress leader Priyank Kharge says, "We have all come together with a certain ideology and we have come together to preserve the idea of India and the Constitution. If BJP has a problem with our unity, it means that they are afraid that they will be unseated. You can also see how BJP's and PM Modi's magic is waning...This goes to show that Mr Modi's popularity is down, BJP is clueless and their policies are hurting India."

#WATCH | Ahead of the beginning of joint opposition meeting in Bengaluru, Karnataka Minister & Congress leader Priyank Kharge says, "We have all come together with a certain ideology and we have come together to preserve the idea of India and the Constitution. If BJP has a… pic.twitter.com/4YgxdvBgQR
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2023

Jul 17, 2023, 9:47 am IST

NCP spokesperson Mahesh Tapase tweets, "Sharad Pawar and Supriya Sule will participate in the Opposition meeting tomorrow, 18th July..."

Jul 17, 2023, 10:00 am IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leaves from 10 Janpath in Delhi.

#WATCH | Congress leader Rahul Gandhi leaves from 10 Janpath in Delhi.

The two-day joint Opposition meeting in Bengaluru will begin today. pic.twitter.com/iFS2uiNNXr
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2023

Jul 17, 2023, 10:14 am IST

On joint Opposition meeting in Bengaluru, JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy says, "Opposition never considered JD(S) a part of them. So, there is no question of JD(S) being a party of any Mahagathbandhan." On any invitation from NDA, he says, "NDA has not invited our party for any meeting. We will see on that front."

Jul 17, 2023, 10:23 am IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar along with RJD chief Lalu Prasad and Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav will travel to Bengaluru on Monday at noon for attending the second meeting of the opposition parties.

Jul 17, 2023, 10:31 am IST

"There will be discussion on many things including EVM machines, Lok Sabha seat sharing, what will be the name of the front", says Uddhav Thackeray Faction MP Sanjay Raut on Opposition Meeting.

Jul 17, 2023, 10:41 am IST

VCK founder Thol. Thirumavalavan arrives in Bengaluru for the joint Opposition meeting; says, "All Opposition leaders are going to meet today and tomorrow regarding forthcoming Parliament elections. Our only aim is to defeat BJP in the forthcoming Parliament elections. We have the same agenda - we have to save our nation and Constitution. So, we have planned to contest the forthcoming polls united..."

#WATCH | VCK founder Thol. Thirumavalavan arrives in Bengaluru for the joint Opposition meeting; says, "All Opposition leaders are going to meet today and tomorrow regarding forthcoming Parliament elections. Our only aim is to defeat BJP in the forthcoming Parliament elections.… pic.twitter.com/FOCgZkkh1I
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2023

Jul 17, 2023, 11:13 am IST

Stage getting ready for the Opposition meeting in Bengaluru.

Jul 17, 2023, 11:16 am IST

On the joint Opposition meeting, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal says, "We are all united by a common purpose - to protect democracy in this country, to ensure the Constitutional rights and the independence of our institutions. These all are under attack by the present regime of the BJP Govt. They wanted to silence the Opposition's voice. They are misusing agencies to suppress the voice of the Opposition. The disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from the Parliament is one of the biggest examples of that. The incident happening in Maharashtra is also an example..."

Jul 17, 2023, 11:20 am IST

On the joint Opposition meeting, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, "...I think all the Opposition parties of this country, except a few, have joined together for a good beginning...This is not the meeting of an individual political party, it is shaping this country for the future of 140 crore people who are suffering on various issues...We feel that with this understanding & unity, we will take it forward and the results will come out - as Karnataka gave us a mandate, the entire country will give us a mandate in 2024. We will take it forward..."

Jul 17, 2023, 11:27 am IST

On Opposition meeting in Bengaluru, Congress General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh says, "PM and BJP are baffled. After the Patna meeting (of Opposition), the PM suddenly thought of NDA. Attempts are being made to breathe new life into NDA. Suddenly, it was reported that NDA meeting has been called for tomorrow. This is a result of the meeting in Patna..."

Jul 17, 2023, 11:35 am IST

Congress leaders addressing media in Bengaluru.

Jul 17, 2023, 11:38 am IST

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi leave for Opposition Meeting in Bengaluru.

#WATCH | Delhi: Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi leave for #OppositionMeeting in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/p3522lZj0c
— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2023

Jul 17, 2023, 11:39 am IST

When asked about topics for the Opposition meeting in Bengaluru and if UPA will get a new name, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal says, "We will take all decisions. I can't tell you now what are the issues that are going to be discussed. Congress is not deciding this alone. All the opposition parties will sit together and decide unitedly."

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