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The NDA's mega meeting of 39 allies was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi this evening soon after the Opposition's Bengaluru huddle ended with finalising the name of the united front against the BJP - I.N.D.I.A.
I-N-D-I-A - the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance - is what the united opposition front will be known as, the 26 parties that attended the key meet decided, setting a "BJP versus INDIA" narrative for the 2024 general elections.
Here are the Highlights on the BJP, Opposition's clash of meetings:
Top Quotes From PM's Speech At NDA Meet
The National Democratic Alliance vote share will cross the 50 per cent mark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today at a mega meet of BJP allies in Delhi. Lambasting the opposition alliance, called I.N.D.I.A, PM Modi said it was one of compulsion.
The National Democratic Alliance vote share will cross the 50 per cent mark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today at a mega meet of BJP allies in Delhi. Lambasting the opposition alliance, called I.N.D.I.A, PM Modi said it was one of compulsion.
PM Narendra Modi Talks Of "Negative Alliances", Contrasts I.N.D.I.A With Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the new opposition this evening, declaring that alliances "built on negativity has never won".
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the new opposition this evening, declaring that alliances "built on negativity has never won".
''In 2024, NDA Vote Share Will Go Over 50%'': PM Modi
PM Modi told alliance leaders that the NDA vote share will cross 50 per cent in the big 2024 polls.
PM Modi told alliance leaders that the NDA vote share will cross 50 per cent in the big 2024 polls.
''Did Positive Politics Even In Opposition'': PM Modi To NDA Leaders
''We always did positive politics even when we were in the opposition. We have never sought foreign help to oppose governments. We remained in the opposition but did not block or become an obstacle to the development of the country,'' says PM Modi at NDA meet.
''We always did positive politics even when we were in the opposition. We have never sought foreign help to oppose governments. We remained in the opposition but did not block or become an obstacle to the development of the country,'' says PM Modi at NDA meet.
PM Addresses Leaders Of NDA
"NDA is committed to the people of the country. Its ideology is Nation First, Security of nation first, Progress First, Empowerment of people first," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to NDA leaders in Delhi
"NDA is committed to the people of the country. Its ideology is Nation First, Security of nation first, Progress First, Empowerment of people first," says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to NDA leaders in Delhi
"Alliances Based On Negativity Have Never Won": PM Attacks Opposition
''There is a long tradition of political gathbandhan, but the ones with negativity have never flourished,'' says PM Modi taking a swipe at the Opposition.
''There is a long tradition of political gathbandhan, but the ones with negativity have never flourished,'' says PM Modi taking a swipe at the Opposition.
''NDA Not A Coalition Of Compulsion But Of Contribution'': PM Jabs Opposition
PM Modi, after a mega meet of BJP allies, took a swipe at the opposition alliance, saying ''NDA is not a coalition of compulsion but of contribution'', on the day the opposition alliance finalised its alliance name - 'I.N.D.I.A'.
PM Modi, after a mega meet of BJP allies, took a swipe at the opposition alliance, saying ''NDA is not a coalition of compulsion but of contribution'', on the day the opposition alliance finalised its alliance name - 'I.N.D.I.A'.
PM Modi Elaborates On NDA
PM Modi today elaborated on what the NDA stands for:
N- New India
D- Developed Nation
A - Aspiration of People and Region
PM Modi today elaborated on what the NDA stands for:
N- New India
D- Developed Nation
A - Aspiration of People and Region
"I welcome the new allies," said PM Modi.
PM Modi addresses mega NDA meet
"Fight Between PM Modi And I.N.D.I.A": Opposition Coalition Has A New Name
I-N-D-I-A -- the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance is what the united opposition front will be known as, the 26 parties participating at the crucial meet in Bengaluru have decided.
I-N-D-I-A -- the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance is what the united opposition front will be known as, the 26 parties participating at the crucial meet in Bengaluru have decided.
PM Modi Tweets Ahead Of Big NDA Meet
"It is a matter of immense joy that our valued NDA partners from across India will be attending the meeting in Delhi today. Ours is a time tested alliance which seeks to further national progress and fulfil regional aspirations, " PM Modi tweeted ahead of the meet.
"It is a matter of immense joy that our valued NDA partners from across India will be attending the meeting in Delhi today. Ours is a time tested alliance which seeks to further national progress and fulfil regional aspirations, " PM Modi tweeted ahead of the meet.
PM Modi Arrives For The Mega 38-Party NDA Meet
As the Opposition finalised its coalition name, I-N-D-I-A', today at a meet in Bengaluru, Prime Minister Modi arrived for the mega meet of 38 parties under the NDA banner.
M Kharge On The Factional Fight In Opposition Parties
"Sharad Pawar - the popular leader of NCP - is here. Uddhav Thackeray - the popular leader of Sena - is here. People are with these leaders. MLAs will come and go. When the creators are here, that's all matters," said M Kharge.
"Whenever Somebody Stands Against India...": Rahul Gandhi On "I.N.D.I.A."
"Country's wealth going to a select few. The fight is about two different ideas of India. We asked ourselves who the fight is between. Not between the Opposition and BJP. The voice of the country is being stifled. The fight is for the voice of the country. So this name was chosen - INDIA. Fight between NDA and INDIA, Narendra Modi and INDIA, his ideology, and INDIA. India always wins all fights," said Rahul Gandhi.
"Country's wealth going to a select few. The fight is about two different ideas of India. We asked ourselves who the fight is between. Not between the Opposition and BJP. The voice of the country is being stifled. The fight is for the voice of the country. So this name was chosen - INDIA. Fight between NDA and INDIA, Narendra Modi and INDIA, his ideology, and INDIA. India always wins all fights," said Rahul Gandhi.
Who Will Be The Face Of 'I.N.D.I.A.'? What Mallikarjun Kharge Said
"We are making a coordination committee of 11. At that meeting in Mumbai, we will decide on who the 11 will be, who the Convenor will be, etc. These are small things," said M Kharge answering who will lead the coalition.
"We are making a coordination committee of 11. At that meeting in Mumbai, we will decide on who the 11 will be, who the Convenor will be, etc. These are small things," said M Kharge answering who will lead the coalition.
"We Have A Dream Of Naya Bharat": Arvind Kejriwal
"Today we have all come together in Bengaluru. 9 years ago, the people of India made PM win with a huge mandate. BJP got a lot of opportunities to develop the country. But none of the sectors has benefited. They have destroyed everything. They have sold everything. Everyone in this country is unhappy. We have to save the country. We have a dream of "naya bharat". Employment, health, education for all," said Arvind Kejriwal.
"Today we have all come together in Bengaluru. 9 years ago, the people of India made PM win with a huge mandate. BJP got a lot of opportunities to develop the country. But none of the sectors has benefited. They have destroyed everything. They have sold everything. Everyone in this country is unhappy. We have to save the country. We have a dream of "naya bharat". Employment, health, education for all," said Arvind Kejriwal.
"NDA, BJP, Can You Challenge I.N.D.I.A.?" Mamata Banerjee's Dare After Opposition Meeting
"NDA can you challenge INDIA? BJP can you challenge INDIA? We love our motherland. We are the patriotic people of the country. We are for the country, the world, farmers, for all," said Mamata Banerjee.
"NDA can you challenge INDIA? BJP can you challenge INDIA? We love our motherland. We are the patriotic people of the country. We are for the country, the world, farmers, for all," said Mamata Banerjee.
"30 Parties In NDA Meet? Are They Even Registered?" M Kharge's Swipe At BJP Meet
"NDA is holding a meeting with 30 parties. I have not heard about so many parties in India. Earlier they didn't hold any meetings but now they are meeting one by one (with NDA parties). PM Modi is now afraid of opposition parties. We have gathered here to save democracy and the Constitution," said M Kharge taking a swipe at NDA's mega meet in Delhi to be attended by 38 parties.
"NDA is holding a meeting with 30 parties. I have not heard about so many parties in India. Earlier they didn't hold any meetings but now they are meeting one by one (with NDA parties). PM Modi is now afraid of opposition parties. We have gathered here to save democracy and the Constitution," said M Kharge taking a swipe at NDA's mega meet in Delhi to be attended by 38 parties.
"Have Come Together To Save Country": M Kharge
"BJP wants to destroy democracy, Constitution, using autonomous bodies like CBI, ED... all such institutions against opposition party leaders and workers. This is a grave situation. We have come together to save this situation. How to save the country and the people of the country - this is the issue before us," said M Kharge.
"BJP wants to destroy democracy, Constitution, using autonomous bodies like CBI, ED... all such institutions against opposition party leaders and workers. This is a grave situation. We have come together to save this situation. How to save the country and the people of the country - this is the issue before us," said M Kharge.
Next Meeting Of Opposition Coalition To Be Held In Mumbai
After Patna and Bengaluru, the next meeting of opposition alliance will take place in Mumbai, announced Congress chief M Kharge.
After Patna and Bengaluru, the next meeting of opposition alliance will take place in Mumbai, announced Congress chief M Kharge.
'I-N-D-I-A' Name Finalised For 26-Party Opposition Coalition
I-N-D-I-A -- the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance - is what the united opposition front will be known as, the 26 parties participating at the crucial meet in Bengaluru have decided, setting a "Modi versus INDIA" battle for the 2024 general elections. Read here
I-N-D-I-A -- the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance - is what the united opposition front will be known as, the 26 parties participating at the crucial meet in Bengaluru have decided, setting a "Modi versus INDIA" battle for the 2024 general elections. Read here
Here Are The Opposition Parties That Have Huddled Together In Bengaluru- Indian National Congress
- All India Trinamool Congress (TMC)
- Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
- Janata Dal (United)
- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)
- Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM)
- Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)
- Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Samajwadi Party (SP)
- Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD)
- Apna Dal (Kamerawadi)
- Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC)
- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
- Communist Party of India (CPI)
- Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP)
- All India Forward Bloc Founded
- Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK)
- Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK)
- Kongunadu Makkal Desia Katchi (KMDK)
- Manithaneya Makkal Katchi (MMK)
- Indian Union Muslim League (IUML)
- Kerala Congress (M)
Congress Not Interested In PM Post: Mallikarjun Kharge At Opposition MeetTop leaders of 26 Opposition parties have gathered in Bengaluru to decide on the contours of the front that will take on the BJP next year. The formal talks will take place today from 11 am to 4 pm.
Day 2 | #OppositionMeeting
- AAP (@AamAadmiParty) July 18, 2023
Delhi CM @ArvindKejriwal, Punjab CM @BhagwantMann, AAP MPs @raghav_chadha and @SanjayAzadSln arrive for the second day of joint Opposition meeting in Bengaluru, Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/gVvFRfW0lx
"PM Modi Made A Complete Mess": Arvind Kejriwal Ahead Of Opposition Meet
PM Modi got a chance to rule the country for ten years and he has made a complete mess of almost every sector.
- Congress (@INCIndia) July 18, 2023
He has created hatred amongst the people, the economy is in shambles, inflation is at its peak, there is unemployment in all sectors. It is time for the people of India... pic.twitter.com/0SSernzOoS
"Congress Not Interested In PM Post": Mallikarjun Kharge
"Congress not interested in power or post of prime minister": Mallikarjun Kharge
"Congress not interested in power or post of prime minister": Mallikarjun Kharge
"BJP Used Allies, The Discarded Them": Mallikarjun Kharge
"We are 26 parties, in govt in 11 states; BJP didn't get 303 seats by itself, used votes of allies then discarded them": Mallikarjun Kharge
"We are 26 parties, in govt in 11 states; BJP didn't get 303 seats by itself, used votes of allies then discarded them": Mallikarjun Kharge
"We Are Aware Of Our Differences": Mallikarjun Kharge At Opposition Meet
"We're aware of differences between some of us at state level; these are not ideological": Mallikarjun Kharge
"We're aware of differences between some of us at state level; these are not ideological": Mallikarjun Kharge
#WATCH | RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Bihar Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav and party MP Manoj Jha arrive for the second day of a joint Opposition meeting in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023
Lalu Yadav says, "We have to give farewell to Narendra Modi." pic.twitter.com/WqQe5aO5yi
#WATCH | Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, AAP MPs Raghav Chadha and Sanjay Singh arrive for the second day of joint Opposition meeting in Bengaluru, Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/LZaLZTTf1B
- ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023
Mallikarjun Kharge Arrives For Day 2 Of Opposition's Mega Meet
#WATCH | Karnataka | Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge arrives at Taj West End in Bengaluru, on the second day of the joint Opposition meeting. pic.twitter.com/8rhLRTTBSW
- ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023
Watch: Sharad Pawar Reaches Bengaluru To Take Part In Opposition Meet
Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar arrived in Bengaluru to take part in the second and concluding day of the opposition meeting on Tuesday. The senior opposition leader had skipped the first day of the mega joint meeting, where 26 like-minded parties closed ranks with a common aim of taking on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
#WATCH | NCP chief Sharad Pawar arrived in Bengaluru today for the joint Opposition meeting. He was received by Karnataka minister MB Patil.
- ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2023
(Video: MB Patil's office) pic.twitter.com/48caa8NXX7
Sonia Gandhi To Be President Of Opposition Front?
The leaders, who gathered in Bengaluru on Monday, had a dinner meeting in the evening to formalise the agenda for Tuesday's closed-door talks. There is a chance that Sonia Gandhi -- who was the chairperson of UPA -- will be named the President of the Front, and Nitish Kumar the Convenor, sources said.
New Allies To Join BJP's Grand Show Of Strength At Delhi MeetThe BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is gearing up for a mega show of strength in New Delhi today as the Opposition parties huddle in Bengaluru to sketch out a game plan to take on the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections next year.
UNITED WE STAND pic.twitter.com/T88qJa3EKS
- Congress (@INCIndia) July 17, 2023
Top Role Likely For Sonia Gandhi In Opposition Front Against BJP: SourcesTop leaders of 26 Opposition parties have gathered in Bengaluru to decide on the contours of the front that will take on the BJP next year. The formal talks will take place today from 11 am to 4 pm.
Opposition Vs NDA: Here Is What To Expect From Parallel Meets
Opposition
- 26 leaders to meet in Bengaluru
- Sonia Gandhi may be named President of the Front
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to be Convenor
NDA
- BJP's grand show of strength in Delhi
- 38 parties invited to attend the meeting
- New allies Ajit Pawar and Chirag Paswan likely to attend
Opposition Meet, BJP Meet: NDA's 38 vs Opposition's 26: Battle Of Alliances Today Ahead Of 2024 PollsTwenty-six opposition parties are expected to meet today in Bengaluru to devise a united front against the BJP ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In response, the ruling party, eying a grand show of strength, has announced a mega meet of its own.
