Kharge to Lead INDIA Bloc as Alliance Builds Steam Against BJP's 2024 Bid
• Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge named chairperson of INDIA bloc • Nitish Kumar rejected post of convenor of INDIA bloc, suggested Congress leader take it • INDIA bloc leaders met virtually to discuss coalition matters like Bharat Jodo Yatra • Mamata Banerjee skipped the meeting, Sharad Pawar and DMK leaders attended • AAP and Congress leaders earlier met to discuss seat-sharing, called it a "positive move" • INDIA bloc formed to stop BJP-led NDA from getting third consecutive term in 2024 elections