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In photos: Key decisions made at INDIA bloc's 4th meet

PTI | Last updated on - Dec 19, 2023, 22:01 IST
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​INDIA bloc New Delhi meeting ​

A crucial meeting of the opposition INDIA bloc began in the national capital on Tuesday where top leaders were discussing the way forward, including seat-sharing, for taking on the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. (PTI photo)



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Opposition leaders condemn MPs suspension

The issue of suspension of 141 opposition MPs in both Houses of Parliament came up at the meeting with leaders cutting across party lines condemning the action against the members. (PTI photo)

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'Democracy mercilessly murdered'​

​Harping on putting up a united front, the Congress alleged that democracy is being "mercilessly murdered" and MPs who raise people's issues are suspended from the House. (ANI photo)

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'Main Nahin, Hum'​

​According to a senior Congress leader, the constituents of the opposition alliance intend to move forward with the theme "Main Nahin, Hum (We, Not Me)" at the meeting. (PTI photo)

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Seat-sharing talks soon

This is the fourth meeting of the INDIA bloc leaders, with the first one held in Patna, followed by meetings in Bengaluru and Mumbai. Sources said there is a likelihood that seat-sharing talks may begin in a few days. (PTI photo)

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Decision on PM face after polls

​INDIA bloc parties will focus on seat-sharing talks at the state level and hold public meetings across the country, stressing that any decision on the prime ministerial candidate will be taken after the elections. (PTI photo)

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​At least 8-10 more meetings will be done​

Addressing a press conference after a meeting of top leaders of the INDIA bloc here, Kharge said, "All INDIA parties unanimously decided how to take the alliance forward. At least 8-10 meetings will be done together across the country." (PTI Photo)

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Protest on December 22 against MPs suspension​

​Kharge also said INDIA parties passed a resolution condemning the suspension of opposition MPs in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and will hold a protest on it on December 22. (PTI photo)

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'​Distribution of tickets very soon': Akhilesh Yadav

After the INDIA bloc meeting, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav asserted that all the Opposition parties of the INDIA bloc are ready to hit the ground for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, adding that the distribution of tickets will take place very soon. (PTI photo)

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Meeting amid the political tensions

The meeting comes amid the political tensions escalating between the Opposition and the BJP-led central government over the demand of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement over the Parliament security breach. (ANI Photo)



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'Judega Bharat, Jeetega India' theme

The theme chosen by the INDIA bloc for the elections is "Judega Bharat, Jeetega India" (India will unite, India will win) to take on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government. (PTI photo)


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​TMC proposes that the Congress can fight 300 seats​

​According to sources, the TMC proposed at the meeting that the Congress can fight 300 seats and let Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav be captain in Uttar Pradesh, AAP's Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi and Punjab, and the TMC in West Bengal. (PTI photo)

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Mamata, Kejriwal propose Kharge for PM face


West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal proposed that Kharge should be the coordinator of the INDIA bloc and that he should be projected as the Prime Ministerial candidate in the Lok Sabha battle. (PTI photo)

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First meet was convened in Patna

The first meeting of the joint opposition convened in Patna on June 23 and the second meeting was held in Bengaluru on July 17-18. The third meeting happened in Mumbai on August 31-September 1. (PTI photo)

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'In a spirit of give-and-take'

​In the Mumbai meeting, the opposition parties adopted resolutions to collectively contest the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections while announcing that seat-sharing arrangements would be finalized as soon as possible in a spirit of give-and-take. (PTI photo)

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