NEW DELHI: In a dramatic flip of occasions indicative of a widening rift throughout the INDIA Bloc, the Congress has brazenly criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Mamata Banerjee, accusing the ruling get together in West Bengal of hindering progress in seat-sharing discussions.
Congress Hits Out At Mamata
Congress MP and West Bengal chief, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, expressed doubts about Mamata Banerjee’s sincerity in participating in seat allotment talks with the Congress. Talking at a press convention in Murshidabad district, Chowdhury dismissed Mamata’s rumoured provide of two Lok Sabha seats to the Congress, emphasizing that these constituencies had been already of their possession.
Do not Want Mamata’s Pity: Congress
“The true face of Mamata Banerjee is out,” asserted Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. He questioned the TMC’s provide, stating that the contested seats had been received by Congress within the earlier elections, defeating each TMC and BJP candidates. “Who will belief her (Mamata) with seat allotment?” he questioned.
Tensions Rise Inside INDIA Bloc
The TMC, a key constituent of the INDIA Bloc, reportedly proposed two seats for the Congress within the upcoming normal elections. Nonetheless, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury declared that his get together wanted no favours from the TMC, expressing confidence in Congress’s potential to go solo in West Bengal and safe victory.
INDIA Bloc Grapple With Seat-Sharing Challenges
Whereas the INDIA companions convened for his or her fourth assembly within the nationwide capital, the contentious difficulty of seat-sharing in particular person states remained unresolved. Main friction factors had been noticed in Bihar, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, with regional events driving a tough discount with the Congress.
Congress Prepares For Solo Battle In Punjab
In Punjab, Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring introduced plans to compete on all 13 Lok Sabha seats within the state. Dismissing discussions on seat-sharing or alliances, Warring emphasised the get together’s dedication to contest independently and formulate a broad technique for the upcoming polls.
Shiv Sena Stays Agency In Maharashtra Over Seat-Sharing
In the meantime, Shiv Sena’s (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut asserted the get together’s dominance in Maharashtra, hinting at no compromise in seat-sharing negotiations. Raut highlighted the Shiv Sena’s historic presence in 23 seats and affirmed their dedication to sustaining this stronghold within the upcoming elections.
Reacting to Shiv Sena’s declare, Congress chief Milind Deora asserted the grand outdated get together’s place because the main opposition pressure in Maharashtra. He emphasised that no alliance might proceed with out consulting the native management of the state.
