Nitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition Alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaNitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition Alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaNitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition Alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaNitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition Alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaNitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition Alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of India
Nitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition Alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaAs talks of reunion gather steam, Jakhar hails Badal for stitching Akali-BJP Alliance to 'heal Punjab'
Punjab BJP chief was speaking at death anniversary of SAD patriarch. With farmers' protest at Shambhu petering out, seat sharing talks are back between Shiromani Akali Dal & BJP. Key Points
ThePrintOur Alliance is set to continue for the 2024 Lok Sabha election: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
DMK has so far finalised seat-sharing deals with allies CPI (M), CPI, IUML and KMDK, besides MDMK and VCK. MDMK, IUML and KMDK (DMK Symbol) each to get one seat while VCK, CPM, CPI get two seats each in the Lok Sabha polls. The Congress will contest the lone seat in Puducherry. Key Points
Economic TimesSweden joins NATO as war in Ukraine prompts security rethink
Sweden has officially joined NATO, marking a significant shift in the country's historical neutrality, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and submitting its accession documents to the U.S. government. Key Points
Business TodayIndia launches logo & website of global Alliance for gender equality, focus on education, enterprise
Launch was done by Bill Gates & Smriti Irani. 'Alliance for Global Good: Gender Equity and Equality' aims to boost quality & access to health, education & economic opportunities for women. Key Points
ThePrint
Opposition bloc for & by 7 families: Amit Shah
Amit Shah criticized the I.N.D.I.A. bloc's alleged corruption and urged people to choose between PM Narendra Modi and the alliance. He accused Trinamool Congress, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Lalu Yadav, Uddhav Thackeray, MK Stalin, and Mamta Banerjee of promoting their family members to top positions. Key Points
Economic TimesSamsung to join Alliance to lead AI-powered 6G network tech
Samsung Electronics on Monday said that it participated in the US chip giant Nvidia-led Alliance in a bid to lead the next-generation 6G network... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaTDP and Janasena announce first joint list of 118 candidates for Assembly polls
TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu and Janasena chief Pawan Kalyan announced a joint list of 118 candidates for the Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls, with TDP contesting 94 seats and Janasena 24. The Alliance aims to accommodate the BJP if it joins. Naidu emphasized the union's importance for the state's future. Discussions are ongoing for the remaining seats and a possible pre-poll Alliance with the BJP. Janasena will also contest three Lok Sabha seats in the state. Key Points
Economic TimesNitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition Alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaBJP has Captain but no team in Punjab as talks turn SAD
The farmer protests have affected Alliance talks between the BJP and its long-time ally, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). The SAD, vital in Punjab, seeks more time amid discussions for seat distribution before the Lok Sabha elections. The farmers' agitation has prompted a pause in negotiations. Key Points
Economic Times
Nitish's imminent exit, Congress-TMC deadlock leave INDIA gasping
India News: With Bihar CM Nitish Kumar turning his back on the opposition Alliance and Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee cutting Congress and its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' no slack as it enters West Bengal, India bloc appears precariously poised. The unspooling of the India bloc has been put in sharp relief by the JDU chief's U-turn and imminent exit from the alliance, and Mamata's announcement to go it alone in the Lok Sabha elections. The serious instability stemming from the eastern region - Mamata's recalcitrance and Nitish's U-turn - have created complications in the last stretch just when Congress and allies had hoped to seal seat-sharing and joint programmes and hit the campaign trail. Key Points
Times Of IndiaMamata Banerjee goes solo: Shiv Sena calls it 'expected', INDIA allies deny rift
Mamata Banerjee has decided that her party, the Trinamool Congress, will contest the Lok Sabha polls independently. The move comes amid a rift over seat-sharing negotiations with the Congress, and has sent the political mill into overdrive. Key Points
India TodayKharge to be 'INDIA chairperson', Nitish ‘withdraws’ from convener race citing 'lack of consensus'
Bihar CM & JD (U) president Nitish Kumar is learnt to have said he would only consider convener’s post when there’s consensus. He also insisted that a Congress leader be Alliance chair. Key Points
ThePrintSanjay Raut hints at tough seat-sharing stance, asks Cong to ‘start from zero’
Shiv Sena had contested the 2019 elections in Alliance with the BJP and won 18 seats. They, however, split months later. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesDivided they stand: Three sticking points for the INDIA bloc
After the BJP's recent victories in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, the bargaining power of the Congress, the largest party in the India bloc, seems to have diminished greatly. The fissures within the Alliance seem to widen even as they try to progress to seat-sharing negotiations. The INDIA block faces basically three problems: seat sharing, the PM face and common poll plank. Key Points
Economic Times
I.N.D.I.A has lot of choices for prime ministerial face, says Uddhav Thackeray ahead of third Alliance meet in Mumbai
The third meeting of the I.N.D.I.A will be held on 31 August and 1 September during which they are likely to announce a coordination committee and a logo for the alliance Key Points
FirstpostMission 2024 Lok Sabha Polls: BJP, INDIA Alliance meetings set to commence on same day in Mumbai. All you need to know
BJP and INDIA Alliance to hold strategy meetings in Mumbai for 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Regional outfits may join the opposition bloc. Key Points
mint'Modi hatao' vs 'Amrit kaal' — why Opposition will need more than criticism of govt to win in 2024
So far INDIA Alliance has focussed on cobbling together some basic arrangements. Next step has to be spelling out why voters should remove Modi & why the Opposition is a better bet. Key Points
ThePrintAAP junks I.N.D.I.A Alliance as Congress to go solo in Delhi
AAP leader Dilip Pandey said, 'Since Congress was is not willing to make any Alliance in Delhi polls, I guess then there is no point in being part of I.N.D.I.A alliance' Key Points
FirstpostNDA panel to ensure allies speak in ‘one voice’ — 2024 focus on development, ‘not Oppn narrative’
Decision taken at meeting of NDA spokespersons held Friday. Main aim of one-day media workshop was to ensure better coordination among Alliance partners. Key Points
ThePrint
Jeetega Bharat: Opposition Alliance INDIA picks 'India will win' tagline to take on BJP in 2024 elections
India's opposition parties have chosen Jeetega Bharat as the tagline for their alliance, focusing on patriotism as they take on the ruling BJP's NDA alliance. The Alliance has been named INDIA (India National Developmental Inclusive Alliance). Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a swipe at Congress and opposition parties, saying family comes before the nation for them, while the Congress offered to give the PM's chair to other parties in the alliance. Key Points
Economic TimesUPA’s name likely to be changed, say sources ahead of Bengaluru Opposition meet
The new Alliance of anti-BJP parties, including the Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), will no longer be called the United Progressive Alliance (UPA). The new name is likely to be decided during the Opposition meeting in Bengaluru on Tuesday, sources told India Today. Key Points
India TodayAny U.P. Alliance with Cong may take shape only after polls in five states
UPCC president Brijlal Khabri has consistently maintained that the state party is preparing for all the 80 Lok Sabha seats and the party’s leadership has to take a call about an alliance. Most other party leaders are keeping their fingers crossed and assert that much will depend on the outcome of the forthcoming assembly elections in five states. Key Points
Hindustan TimesPutting end to speculation of SAD-BJP alliance, Akali Dal says ‘going strong with BSP’
“We are addressing the media today to put an end to those speculations. The SAD-BSP Alliance is as strong as ever and will continue to be so,” the leaders said. Key Points
The Indian ExpressDecision on Alliance only in 2024, says Chandra Shekhar Azad
Contrary to the buzz in Uttar Pradesh’s political corridors that the Dalit group, Azad Samaj Party (ASP) led by Chandra Shekhar Azad ‘Ravan’, is joining hands with the Samajwadi Party-led Alliance for the 2024 polls, Mr. Azad said the Parliamentary election was far away and there was no Alliance as of now. Key Points
The Hindu
Annamalai says he would rather resign as T.N. BJP president than continue Alliance with AIADMK
The T.N. BJP president’s statement comes in the backdrop of ongoing tension between the allies; Mr. Annamalai has said the BJP could not reach the growth he wanted for it in T.N. in an Alliance with the AIADMK, which, he said, did not have a corruption-free image Key Points
The Hindu‘Muslims will not stay,' says JD(S) Karnataka chief CM Ibrahim on Alliance with BJP
JD(S) state chief Ibrahim is rallying MLAs against the party’s Alliance with the BJP for the Lok Sabha elections. He claims JD(S) national president HD Deve Gowda acted under 'pressure'. Key Points
ThePrintHow Modi’s ‘One Nation, One Election’ panel spurred INDIA Alliance to form its own committees
INDIA Alliance Friday announced a 14-member coordination committee & a 19-member campaign panel. It also formed 3 working groups: for social media, traditional media, and research. Key Points
ThePrintAfter push from non-Congress parties at Mumbai meet, INDIA resolves to 'expedite' seat-sharing talks
The meeting also saw discussion on holding caste-based census such as the one in Bihar in other states. But there was no consensus on the subject, it is learnt. Key Points
ThePrintKejriwal's 'no fight among us' announcement at INDIA meet: ‘Jabardasti…’
Kejriwal, from the platform of the INDIA alliance, clarified that he is not in the Alliance for any post. “No one here is for any post,” Kejriwal said. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times
It's 'Modi vs INDIA' for 2024 Lok Sabha polls: Who proposed the name of opposition alliance—INDIA?
After the meeting of Opposition parties in Bengaluru, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee asked whether the National Democratic Alliance would be able to challenge the newly formed Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance or I.N.D.I.A. Key Points
Economic TimesBJP undecided between Jagan & Naidu, TDP-JSP announce candidates on 118 seats for Andhra Pradesh polls
Telugu Desam Party has revealed names of all 94 candidates, while Jana Sena Party has revealed only 5. Announcement comes amid suspense over old ally BJP's entry into the alliance. Key Points
ThePrint‘Mamata Banerjee very much part of INDIA bloc’: Rahul Gandhi rejects internal conflicts, says ‘seat-sharing talks on…'
Rahul Gandhi rejects claims of internal dispute within the INDIA bloc, saying Mamata Banerjee is still part of the alliance. He also mentions Nitish Kumar's exit and states that the INDIA bloc will fight in Bihar. Key Points
mint'Backed Deve Gowda in all polls, but now...' — confusion in JD(S) stronghold as party allies with BJP
Political analysts say JD(S) may be able to swing Vokkaliga votebank in favour of alliance, but Muslim voters may be difficult to convince. Unease among leaders of both parties about tie-up. Key Points
ThePrintTamil Nadu’s AIADMK snaps ties with BJP-led NDA before general elections
The party’s legislators passed the unanimous resolution in a meeting to this effect, AIADMK Deputy Coordinator K.P. Munusamy said. Key Points
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