Discontent has surfaced within the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), comprising 28 political parties, as they strategize against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Tensions arose following West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s suggestion of Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge as the prime ministerial candidate, prompting Bihar CM Nitish Kumar to convene an urgent national council meeting. Kumar’s supporters view him as a strong contender.
The move reveals internal discord within the opposition alliance, emphasizing the challenges of consensus on leadership and seat-sharing. Despite these issues, the alliance aims to finalize seat-sharing arrangements by December 31, confronting significant hurdles. Dig deeper Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge with party leaders Rahul Gandhi and KC Venugopal, DMK leader TR Baalu, CPI General Secretary D Raja, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury and others during a press conference after the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance’s (INDIA) meeting, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec.
19, 2023. (PTI) More news on INDIA bloc: Opposition parties likely to move Supreme Court over 3 new crime code laws Congress sets up committee to discuss seat-sharing with INDIA bloc allies The Election Commission of India (ECI) is considering changes to hold political parties accountable for social media content during elections. Notices sent to parties violating the model code of conduct were not acted upon due to a perceived gap in current policies.
ECI is contemplating enabling takedown notices for content mocking or ridiculing leaders and addressing the use of missed calls in campaign messages. The People’s Representation Act may also be amended to tackle false political ads. ECI aims to balance moral censure in cases without restricting free debate.
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Sudharsan, who played a crucial role, has caught the attention of Sunil Gavaskar. The former cricketer praised Sudharsan’s compact play, head stillness, and elegant shots. Sudharsan is the second Indian to achieve the rare feat of consecutive half-centuries in his first two ODIs at St George’s Park, emulating Navjot Singh Sidhu.
Gavaskar urges him to aim for a century in the decisive match. Dig deeper Entertainment Focus As soon as I meet Mona Singh, I tell her I won’t be exaggerating if I pronounce 2023 as her year. She laughs and responds, “And I won’t be modest about it either.
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