Opposition likely to corner Modi government over fuel price hike

Sources said, the discussions — one-to-one and in smaller groups, over tea — were informal and no concrete decision had been taken yet. However, sources indicate there could be more consultations, or even a structured meeting, in the days to come to decide on a strategy.

According to sources, buoyed by the success of Congress-JD(S) alliance, which denied the BJP a shot at power in Karnataka, many of the opposition leaders have felt the need to carry forward the momentum and organise meaningful joint campaigns on mutually agreed issues against the Central government.

Several parties, like the Congress and the Left, have already decided to organise protests on May 26 — the day Narendra Modi government completes four years in office.

Earlier, the opposition had joined hands to force the BJP government to abandon a plan to make changes in the Land Acquisition Act. There was a joint campaign on the issue of demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes too.

While they remained united in Parliament, the chinks in the opposition unity were revealed recently when parties like the Trinamool Congress and the DMK did not sign a petition seeking impeachment of Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.