'Meetings inside a car': BJP's Sambit Patra hits out at INDIA bloc, casts doubts on opposition unity

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Sambit Patra launched a sharp critique of the opposition INDIA bloc, casting doubt on the longevity of their unity. Patra sarcastically suggested that the bloc's scheduled bi-monthly meetings might eventually be forced into cars due to dwindling cohesion. "So, by the third or fourth meeting, I suspect the meeting will take place inside a car," Patra remarked, implying a potential collapse of the alliance.

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So, by the third or fourth meeting, I suspect the meeting will take place inside a car.

His comments came as leaders from 25 opposition parties convened in Delhi to mend internal rifts and strategize following recent electoral setbacks. However, the meeting was notably boycotted by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The DMK cited the Congress party's post-poll alliance with the TVK in Tamil Nadu as a reason for their absence.

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It was agreed to send a letter to the Chief Justice of India on SIR, vote loot and stealing elections. The letter is to be delivered to the Chief Justice of India very soon.

Despite the internal challenges, the INDIA bloc announced several resolutions post-meeting. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge stated the alliance would pen a letter to the Chief Justice of India concerning alleged "vote loot" and electoral malpractices. Furthermore, the bloc unanimously called for the immediate resignation of the Union education minister over perceived examination lapses in the NEET and CBSE, which have affected numerous students. The next INDIA bloc meeting is slated for August 8 in Hyderabad.

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It was unanimously agreed to demand the immediate resignation of the Education Min