Oppn forms INDIA alliance to take on BJP-led NDA in 2024 polls

The two-day conclave of 26 Opposition parties aimed at setting the narrative for 2024 Lok Sabha elections, and standing united against the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) came to an end on Tuesday. (Express Photo by Jithendra M)

Addressing a press conference after the meet, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge announced that the Opposition coalition will be named Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). (Express Photo by Jithendra M)

Prominent leaders from across party lines such as Congress's Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, and Rahul Gandhi, Chief Ministers MK Stalin, Nitish Kumar, Arvind Kejriwal, Hemant Soren, Mamata Banerjee, and RJD chief Lalu Prasad, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, Samajwadi party chief Akhilesh Yadav, and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah were present at the gathering. (Express Photo by Jithendra M)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, addressing the reporters, said that the meeting was constructive and fruitful. "NDA, can you challenge INDIA? BJP, can you challenge INDIA?" she questioned. (Express Photo by Jithendra M)

Rahul Gandhi, during the press meet, asserted, "The fight is against the ideology of the BJP and their thinking, they are attacking the country, unemployment is rampant, and the country's wealth is being taken away from millions and handed over in the hands of a few." (Express Photo by Jithendra M)

A statement issued by the group of parties read: "We pledge to present to the nation an alternative political, social and economic agenda. We promise to transform both the substance and style of governance that will be more consultative, democratic and participative." (Express Photo by Jithendra M)

Criticising the BJP-led NDA meeting in New Delhi, where 38 parties participated, the Congress chief alleged that it shows Modi is "now afraid of opposition parties. Otherwise, there was no necessity for him to call the meeting." (Express Photo by Jithendra M)

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal said that the parties had gathered there to "save the country from hatred." as "in the last 9 years, PM Modi could have done a lot of things but he has destroyed all the sectors." (Express Photo by Jithendra M)

Another meeting of the Opposition will be held in Mumbai, where an 11-member coordination committee will be set up, Kharge stated. (Express Photo by Jithendra M)

Meanwhile on the same day, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) held a meeting in New Delhi with old and new allies to strengthen relationships. (PTI Photo)

The meeting was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who in his address attacked the opposition parties as working towards "selfish gains" and engaging in "negative" politics. (PTI Photo)

A total of 38 parties attended the NDA meeting held in New Delhi. The photo shows PM Modi with BJP President J P Nadda, Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, AIADMK General Secretary Edapaddi K Palaniswami, Shiv Sena (Shinde) chief Eknath Shinde and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. (PTI Photo)

The BJP is in need of strengthening old alliances and winning new ones to gain more seats from new areas. PM Modi claimed that NDA would win more than 50 percent votes in 2024 Lok Sabha elections. (PTI Photo)

The photo shows Defence Minister Rajnath Singh being welcomed by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on his arrival for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting. (PTI Photo)

The NDA meeting is seen as an effort to improve communication and coordination and to repair BJP's image of not valuing its allies enough. (PTI Photo)