Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance
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The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (IAST: भारतीय राष्ट्रीय विकासशील संयुक्त गठबंधन) is a political alliance of 26 centre to far-left political parties in India led by the Indian National Congress to take on the ruling National Democratic Alliance led by Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Indian general elections.[5]
Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance IAST: भारतीय राष्ट्रीय विकासशील संयुक्त गठबंधन | |
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| Abbreviation | INDIA[1] |
| Chairperson | TBA |
| Lok Sabha leader | Rahul Gandhi |
| Rajya Sabha leader | Mallikarjun Kharge (Leader of the Opposition) |
| Founded | 18 July 2023 |
| Merger of | |
| Political position | Big tent |
| Colours | |
| Slogan | INDIA will fight together[3][4] |
| Seats in Lok Sabha | 141 / 543
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| Seats in Rajya Sabha | 98 / 245
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| Seats in State Legislative Assemblies | 1,960 / 4,036
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| Seats in State Legislative Councils | 152 / 423
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| Number of states and union territories in government | 11 / 31
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BackgroundEdit
HistoryEdit
1st Meeting (Patna): Coordination for unityEdit
The first Opposition parties meeting held in Patna was chaired by Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar on 23 June 2023, when the proposal for a new alliance was put on the table. The meet was attended by 16 Opposition parties.
2nd Meeting (Bengaluru): Formal formationEdit
The second meeting, held in Bengaluru, was chaired by UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi when the proposal for an alliance was accepted and ten more parties were added in the list. The name of the alliance was finalized upon and given the name Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. At this meeting it was announced that the third meeting will be held in the city of Mumbai. Uddhav Thackeray will be hosting the alliance members for further deliberations regarding the convener, coordination committee, further talks on common issues, and common minimum program.[6]
Reactions and responsesEdit
Member partiesEdit
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance comprises a diverse range of political parties from across India. The 24 member parties of the alliance are:[7]
List of current state governmentsEdit
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List of current Leaders of OppositionEdit
Ideology and objectivesEdit
According to the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, the alliance's ideology revolves around the principles of developmentalism, inclusivity, and social justice. By combining their efforts, the member parties aim to protect democratic values, promote welfare and progress, and counter what they perceive as an ideology that threatens the idea of India.[8] It was formed with the objective to defeat the current ruling Narendra Modi's BJP led NDA in the upcoming 2024 general elections.[9]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "'Fight Between PM Modi And I.N.D.I.A': Opposition Coalition Has A New Name". NDTV. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ↑ "Opposition names alliance INDIA in run-up to 2024 elections". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ↑ "'United We Stand' is Opposition's slogan as leaders begin 2-day brainstorming session". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
- ↑ "'United we stand': Opposition leaders hold dinner meeting in Bengaluru-Pics". India Today. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
- ↑ Hrishikesh, Cherylann Mollan & Sharanya. "Opposition meeting: 26 Indian parties form alliance to take on PM Modi". BBC News. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ↑ "Opposition alliance named 'INDIA', 11-member coordination committee to decide on all important issues". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
- ↑ "The 26 Opposition Parties That Have Formed Mega Alliance For 2024 Polls". NDTV. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ↑ "Opposition Alliance Unveils Name "INDIA" – Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance". Akhil Bharat Times News. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ↑ "Indian opposition parties form 'INDIA' alliance for 2024 election". Al Jazeera. Archived from the original on 20 July 2023. Retrieved 18 July 2023.