New Delhi: Leaders of the opposition INDIA alliance are scheduled to assemble in the national capital on Monday for a crucial meeting aimed at strengthening coordination among member parties and formulating a collective strategy against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of future electoral battles.
The gathering at the Constitution Club is expected to witness participation from representatives of 23 political parties, including senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said the majority of alliance partners have confirmed their presence, while a few parties will remain absent due to their own political or organisational commitments.
The meeting is expected to focus on building greater coordination among opposition parties on key national issues and preparing a common political approach in view of upcoming state assembly elections and the 2029 Lok Sabha polls.
The alliance is also likely to review the current political landscape and discuss ways to consolidate opposition unity amid changing regional equations.
While the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are not expected to participate, the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is likely to join the discussions as a new member of the opposition grouping, reflecting evolving political dynamics in Tamil Nadu.
AAP has already distanced itself from the INDIA alliance, whereas the DMK decided to skip the meeting following recent political developments involving the Congress in the state.
Political observers believe the conclave assumes added significance as opposition parties seek to revitalise their coordination mechanism and present a stronger challenge to the ruling BJP at the national level.
The meeting will also mark one of the most significant interactions among alliance partners since their last formal gathering in 2024, with leaders expected to deliberate on organisational unity, parliamentary coordination and future campaign strategies.
