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Chidambaram Questions INDIA Bloc’s Unity, BJP Seizes Opportunity

The Congress leader expressed doubts about the opposition coalition's cohesion and warned of BJP's organizational dominance ahead of critical 2029 elections.

Congress leader P. Chidambaram however asserted the INDIA bloc can still be put together, noting that there's still time.
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Overview

  • Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram voiced uncertainty over the INDIA bloc's unity, suggesting the alliance appears fragile but could still be strengthened with effort.
  • Chidambaram described the BJP as an unparalleled 'formidable machinery' capable of influencing institutions across the country, emphasizing the challenge it poses to the opposition.
  • He highlighted the critical importance of the 2029 general elections, warning they could either consolidate BJP's dominance or restore India's democratic balance.
  • BJP leaders capitalized on Chidambaram’s remarks, framing them as evidence of the opposition’s fragmentation and lack of future prospects.
  • Congress figures Salman Khurshid and Tariq Anwar defended Chidambaram’s comments, framing them as constructive advice for introspection and alliance strengthening.