Opposition Parties

Although the BJP-led NDA came to power for a third term, the INDIA bloc registered a staggering lead in several Lok Sabha seats across the nation, forming a strong opposition. Clearly, the Opposition improved its performance and belied all exit poll predictions. So, what worked in their favour & what didn't. Find out.

Congress' performance compared: News18 Mega Exit Poll 2024 vs Lok Sabha Results 2019

As the Lok Sabha 2024 election results are awaited, these exit poll predictions offer valuable insights into the evolving political landscape and the potential trajectory of the Congress party.

Their spouses arrested, Sunita Kejriwal, Kalpana Soren take INDIA bloc stage, call for defeating BJP

The wives of jailed AAP leaders Sanjay Singh and Satyendar Jain were also present at the rally, while Manish Sisodia’s wife sent her wishes as she could not come to the event owing to her frail health.

Ayodhya Ram Mandir consecration: How INDIA bloc leaders will spend January 22

PM Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are preparing for the consecration ritual at Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22. However, several INDIA bloc members have declined the invitation.

INDIA bloc meet to focus on early seat-sharing, redrawing strategy to take on BJP

The key challenge before the leaders of various opposition parties who have come together to fight the BJP unitedly in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections is also to come up with an alternative common programme as a counter to the ruling dispensation.

Amit Shah targets opposition parties over massive cash seizure from premises linked to Congress MP

In a statement, the senior BJP leader questioned the "silence" of INDIA bloc leaders, saying he can understand why the Congress is keeping mum but wondered why parties like the TMC, DMK, JD(U) and the RJD were doing the same.

INDIA bloc to meet on Dec 19 in Delhi, to work on 'Main Nahin, Hum' motto to take on Modi

The parties intend to move forward with the unity theme - "Main Nahin, Hum" (We, Not Me) - as a counter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the meeting, a senior leader of the Congress said.

Delhi HC grants time to Centre to respond to plea against use of INDIA acronym

The court orally observed during the proceedings that the national flag cannot be used by the political parties and listed the case for further consideration on November 22.

Omar Abdullah advocates maintaining status quo in INDIA bloc's Lok Sabha strategy

Omar Abdullah suggests preserving INDIA bloc MPs' seats, with specifics pending for ruling party seats. No decision yet, but discussions expected. National Conference has three Kashmir Lok Sabha MPs.

INDIA bloc's first joint public rally in Bhopal early next month; seat-sharing to be finalised soon

They said they will raise issues related to rising prices, unemployment, corruption and caste census.

All eyes on opposition meeting in Mumbai; alliance logo, seat sharing for 2024 polls on agenda

Ahead of the Mumbai meeting, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said that a few more political parties were likely to join the opposition INDIA bloc during its upcoming meeting.

Lok Sabha to take up no-trust motion debate on Aug 8, opposition walks out of BAC meet in protest

The decision on the debate was taken at the Lok Sabha's business advisory committee meeting convened by Speaker Om Birla, as constituents of the INDIA alliance walked out in protest against it not being taken up on priority.

Will assess ground situation to make recommendations to govt, Parliament: Opposition leaders ahead of INDIA bloc's Manipur visit

The opposition has been demanding a statement from the prime minister in Parliament on the situation in ethnic strife-torn Manipur followed by a full-fledged discussion on it.

NDA’s narrative and ‘alliances’ are ready. Opposition’s challenge is to catch up

The Brand Modi narrative towers over BJP and NDA, so no alternative “coalition narrative” is possible. NDA parties are happy to ride on PM Modi’s coattails while BJP needs them to reach out to caste blocs. An agenda having national appeal while dodging both the “opportunistic alliance” taint and the leadership question is the Opposition camp’s holy grail

26 Opposition parties likely to attend 2-day brainstorming session from Monday to take on BJP

On the eve of the meeting hosted by it, the Congress clarified that it will oppose the ordinance on Delhi services in Parliament, a key condition put by the Aam Aadmi Party to attend the talks.

Next Opposition parties meeting in Bengaluru on July 17-18; Congress says resolve to defeat BJP strengthened

Announcing Opposition meeting dates on Twitter, Congress general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal said "we are steadfast in our unwavering resolve to defeat the fascist and undemocratic forces".

Opposition meet: From 'mohabbat ki dukan' to parivar bachao', posters, cut outs dot Patna

Other posters that dotted the historic city of Patna included those by BJP supporters, which termed Friday's opposition meet as parivar bachao' (save the family), taking a dig at the Gandhi family. The cut-outs in the shape of a shop offered jars of nafrat chodo, Bharat jodo' (shun hatred, unify India).

Road To 2024: In 375 head-to-head contests against BJP, what is the Opposition strategy?

Lok Sabha polls have four possible permutations in 543 seats: BJP vs INC, BJP vs Regional Parties, INC vs Regional Parties, and Regional Parties vs Regional Parties. Opposition’s hope that unity will help it in the 375 head-to-head contests against BJP cannot ignore the party’s powerful nationalism narrative. Opposition needs a common minimum programme (CMP), not just one-seat one-candidate  

If opposition doesn't unite for 2024 polls, there may not be an election after that: AAP

Pitching for opposition unity, he also claimed that if Narendra Modi is re-elected as the prime minister in 2024, there is a possibility that he may change the Constitution and declare himself as the country's "king" for as long as he is alive.

Opposition parties used wrestlers' shoulder to fire their gun: Yogeshwar Dutt

Dutt also said the wrestlers should not have marched towards the new parliament building.

Opposition parties likely to boycott new Parliament building inauguration; TMC, CPI take lead

Sources said the leaders of like-minded opposition parties deliberated on the issue and a joint statement by all the floor leaders will be issued soon, announcing a united boycott of the event.

Not in PM race, working to get Oppn parties together, says Sharad Pawar

Pawar said opposition parties might face a little task of projecting one person as the prime ministerial candidate if they come together.

Opposition Unity: Can Nitish Kumar become JP 2.0?

Nitish Kumar’s meetings with Mamata Banerjee and Akhilesh Yadav after his discussions with Congress and other opposition leaders in Delhi suggests that opposition unity efforts are proceeding rapidly

Congress moots bringing no-confidence motion against Speaker for 'bias', 'haste' in Rahul's disqualification

They said the proposal to bring a motion was mooted at the meeting of party MPs this morning and Congress leaders are now talking to other party leaders over it.

Opposition evolves joint strategy on Indo-China conflict issue at meeting in parliament

Several opposition parties are seeking answers from the government on the Chinese transgressions along the border and moved adjournment notices in both houses of Parliament, demanding an urgent discussion on the issue.