By The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a sharp attack on the INDIA bloc, claiming that the opposition alliance is steadily losing both political influence and public trust. The remarks came shortly after leaders of several opposition parties gathered in New Delhi to discuss a common strategy on issues ranging from electoral roll revisions to alleged examination irregularities.
Addressing a press conference in the capital, BJP spokesperson and MP Sambit Patra said the opposition coalition appears weaker than ever, pointing to the absence of key allies and the shrinking scale of its meetings. According to Patra, the alliance that once projected itself as a formidable national alternative is now struggling to maintain unity and momentum.
Taking a dig at the gathering, Patra recalled how opposition leaders had once shared large stages and projected solidarity during earlier meetings. He argued that the alliance has since lost several important partners and is facing growing internal contradictions.
“The alliance was formed with great fanfare, but today many of its constituent parties are following their own political paths. People can clearly see the lack of cohesion and direction,” he said.
Patra also criticized what he described as the opposition’s tendency to raise allegations after electoral setbacks. He claimed that parties within the bloc are increasingly divided over regional interests and leadership ambitions, making it difficult for them to present a united front before voters.
The BJP leader further mocked the opposition’s decision to hold coordination meetings every two months, suggesting that the alliance’s influence has diminished significantly. He argued that repeated meetings alone would not help parties reconnect with voters unless they offer a credible vision and alternative agenda.
The comments came after leaders from more than 20 opposition parties met at Delhi’s Constitution Club. During the meeting, they discussed a range of issues, including the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, concerns over examination management, unemployment, inflation, and farmers’ welfare.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the opposition had agreed on a coordinated strategy to raise what he termed “people-centric issues” across the country. Leaders also decided to write to the Chief Justice of India regarding concerns over the electoral roll revision exercise and demanded accountability over examination-related controversies.
The meeting was attended by senior leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Akhilesh Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti and representatives of Left parties. However, notable absentees included the DMK and AAP, both of which chose not to participate in the discussions.
Political observers note that while the opposition continues efforts to strengthen coordination ahead of future electoral battles, questions over unity and strategy remain central to the alliance’s challenge.
