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The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (Template:IAST3) is a political alliance of 26 centre to far-left political parties in India led by the Indian National Congress to take on the ruling National Democratic Alliance led by Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Indian general elections.[2]
Background
History
1st Meeting (Patna): Coordination for unity
The first Opposition parties meeting held in Patna was chaired by Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar on 23 June 2023, when the proposal for a new alliance was put on the table. The meet was attended by 16 Opposition parties.
2nd Meeting (Bengaluru): Formal formation
The second meeting, held in Bengaluru, was chaired by UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi when the proposal for an alliance was accepted and ten more parties were added in the list. The name of the alliance was finalized upon and given the name Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. At this meeting it was announced that the third meeting will be held in the city of Mumbai. Uddhav Thackeray will be hosting the alliance members for further deliberations regarding the convener, coordination committee, further talks on common issues, and common minimum program.[3]
Reactions and responses
Member parties
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance comprises a diverse range of political parties from across India. The 26 member parties of the alliance are:[4]
List of current state governments
List of current Leaders of Opposition
Ideology and objectives
According to the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, the alliance's ideology revolves around the principles of developmentalism, inclusivity, and social justice. By combining their efforts, the member parties aim to protect democratic values, promote welfare and progress, and counter what they perceive as an ideology that threatens the idea of India.[5] It was formed with the objective to defeat the current ruling Narendra Modi's BJP led NDA in the upcoming 2024 general elections.[6]
References
- ↑ 'Fight Between PM Modi And I.N.D.I.A': Opposition Coalition Has A New Name. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ↑ Opposition meeting: 26 Indian parties form alliance to take on PM Modi. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ↑ Opposition alliance named 'INDIA', 11-member coordination committee to decide on all important issues. The Times of India. Retrieved 2023-07-19.
- ↑ The 26 Opposition Parties That Have Formed Mega Alliance For 2024 Polls. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ↑ Opposition Alliance Unveils Name "INDIA" – Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance. Akhil Bharat Times News. Retrieved 18 July 2023.
- ↑ Indian opposition parties form 'INDIA' alliance for 2024 election. Retrieved 18 July 2023.