Law Kumar Mishra
Patna, August 27
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday hinted that more political parties were likely to join the opposition INDIA bloc during its upcoming meeting in Mumbai.
The JD(U) leader, who played an instrumental role in bringing together different parties opposed to the BJP, refused to reveal the names of the likely entrants. He however said that poll-related modalities such as seat-sharing would be discussed at the meeting.
Talking to reporters here, Kumar said, “We will discuss the INDIA bloc’s strategies for next year’s general elections during the upcoming meeting in Mumbai. Issues such as seat-sharing will be discussed and several other agendas will be finalised.” A few more political parties will join the coalition, he said, adding that he wished to unite the maximum number of parties before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. “I am working in that direction… I have no desire for myself,” Kumar said.
The 26-party opposition alliance, INDIA, was formed to jointly take on the ruling BJP at the Centre in next year’s elections. It has already met twice in less than one month — first in Patna on June 23 and then in Bengaluru on July 17-18.
The bloc is set to hold its third meeting in Mumbai on August 31 and September 1.
