Speculation Over Nitish Kumar Ends, Cong's Mallikarjun Kharge Named INDIA Bloc Chairman
Speculation Over Nitish Kumar Ends, Cong's Mallikarjun Kharge Named INDIA Bloc Chairman
Name of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was being considered for the top post, but in today's meeting, he said that someone from Congress should assume charge, sources said

The INDIA Bloc has proposed the name of Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge as the chairperson of the grouping on Saturday, sources said. However, the Opposition alliance is yet to make an official announcement on the matter.

Name of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was being considered for the top post, but in today’s meeting, Janata Dal (United) said that someone from Congress should assume charge, sources said.

After intense deliberations, Kharge’s name was proposed for the top post.

“When Nitish Kumar’s name was suggested as convenor, representatives of JD(U) said he was not after any position. After that, Kharge’s name was nominated for the chairperson. But, as TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee and Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav were not present in the meeting, the final call will be taken later,” sources said.

Earlier in December,  Mamata Banerjee had proposed Kharge as the alliance’s Prime Ministerial candidate, a move that was also backed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

The decision was taken when the INIDA bloc leaders held a virtual meeting earlier today, to discuss the seat-sharing agenda, and participation in Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, among other matters related to the grouping.

INDIA Bloc

As many as 28 opposition parties have come together under the banner of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) to take on the BJP and defeat it in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The INDIA party, formed with the primary goal of challenging and defeating the BJP in the 2024 elections, faces challenges within the alliance, including the contentious appointment of a convenor.

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