INDIA bloc parties united at rallies, divided in elections: JD-U
The Janata Dal (United) has criticized the INDIA opposition bloc for lacking a unified agenda, noting that parties often rally together but compete against each other in elections. The critique follows a heated rally where Congress leaders accused the BJP of stealing mandates.
Why it matters
This highlights the internal fractures within the Indian opposition and the ongoing political tension regarding electoral legitimacy and leadership.
New Delhi The Janata Dal (United) on Sunday (November 1, 2026) questioned the unity of opposition parties at the INDIA bloc rally here, saying they come together for rallies and meetings but contest elections against each other. The party asserted that an alliance without consensus on leadership, common agenda and issues has no justification to continue. Keep track: ‘Chalo Dilli’ protests: Rahul Gandhi assures ‘legal action against PM Modi’; Kharge says ‘we’re not afraid to fight’ | LIVE https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-bloc-mega-delhi-rally-cec-gyanesh-kumar-impeachment-anti-cec-protests-sir-row-live-updates-november-1-2026/article71651970.ece JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad told PTI that the Congress must understand the people's mandate and respect democratic processes, reacting to the "Modi hatao, loktantra bachao" slogan raised at the rally. https://www.thehindu.com/topic/janata-dal-united/ "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received the people's mandate for a third consecutive term. On the other hand, the people have given the Congress the mandate to sit in the opposition.
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