Regional parties should rejoin Congress, strengthen Opposition unity: Ashok Gehlot
Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has called for regional parties that split from the Congress party to reunite and accept Rahul Gandhi's leadership to strengthen the Opposition. He argued that a unified front is necessary to protect democratic values and provide a clear alternative to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Why it matters
This proposal highlights ongoing efforts to consolidate the Indian Opposition ahead of future electoral cycles to challenge the ruling party's dominance.
Veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot on Friday (June 12, 2026) made a strong pitch for the Opposition unity by calling upon the regional parties, which separated from Congress, to rejoin its fold and “wholeheartedly accept” Rahul Gandhi as their leader. Mr. Gehlot affirmed that this would change the voting pattern across the country.
The article focuses on the strategic perspective of a Congress leader, framing the merger as a necessity for 'saving democracy'.
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