INDIA bloc dead and buried, exists only on paper after DMK boycott: BJP
The BJP has declared the opposition INDIA bloc 'dead and buried' following the DMK's decision to boycott an upcoming alliance meeting. The BJP spokesperson criticized the alliance as a collection of opportunistic parties lacking a unified mission.
Why it matters
The fragmentation of the opposition alliance significantly alters the political landscape in India, potentially strengthening the ruling party's position.
The INDIA bloc is "dead and buried", existing on paper and TV screens perhaps but not in reality, the BJP said on Friday (June 5, 2026) after the DMK announced that it will not participate in the alliance s meeting in New Delhi on June 8.
The article focuses heavily on the BJP's critique of the opposition, giving significant space to their narrative of the alliance's failure.
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