Posted 12/7/2023, 10:28:20 AM
Opposition Unity Questioned as Mamata Skips INDIA Meeting, Citing Short Notice
- Mamata Banerjee told Rahul Gandhi she was unaware of the INDIA meeting and could not adjust her schedule on short notice
- Banerjee said Rahul Gandhi reached out amid controversy over the postponed INDIA meeting, showing rifts in the opposition bloc
- Nitish Kumar and Akhilesh Yadav also opted out of the INDIA meeting, leaving Congress little choice but to defer it
- The meeting was meant to plan INDIA's strategy for 2024 elections, but allies criticize Congress wanting to lead despite losses
- Banerjee expects a new date soon, saying "there is nothing to worry about" in terms of opposition unity