Congress stays away, Left & AAP to join CJP stir against CEC
Opposition parties are divided over joining the Cockroach Janata Party's protest against the Election Commission, with the Left and AAP confirming participation while Congress remains distant. The protest centers on grievances regarding the functioning of the current Chief Election Commissioner.
Why it matters
The split in the opposition coalition reveals strategic disagreements and shifting alliances within the Indian political landscape ahead of future electoral challenges.
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party's invitation to all opposition parties to join its Oct 10 demonstration against EC's functioning under CEC Gyanesh Kumar saw only the Left, Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool and AAP openly backing its agitation. While the Left and AAP have announced their participation, it was not clear till Friday night whether Mamata's party would be part of the CJP protest.Before she reached Delhi, Mamata had told reporters that she may join the Oct 10 protest at Jantar Mantar, but added that nothing could be confirmed as yet.
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