Kharge Set to Lead United Opposition Alliance as Kumar, Gandhi Decline Top Post
• Nitish Kumar proposed Rahul Gandhi's name for INDIA alliance chairperson, but he declined and proposed Mallikarjun Kharge instead • Kharge's name nearly finalized for chairperson role after support from several parties • Nitish Kumar proposed as convenor, but declined and suggested Lalu Yadav instead • Mamata Banerjee had some objections to Kumar's name; Congress leaders to discuss with her • Parties stress unity at national level despite lack of progress on seat sharing ahead of Lok Sabha polls