Patna: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) functionaries launched a sharp attack on the INDIA bloc on Monday, following the decision of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to distance themselves from the opposition bloc’s meeting in Delhi. The NDA leaders questioned the unity and relevance of the alliance.
Chirag Paswan Criticizes Opportunistic Alliance
Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan described the INDIA bloc as an opportunistic arrangement driven by political compulsions rather than ideology. He alleged that the Congress party had weakened its ties with long-time allies in pursuit of power. Paswan also questioned the presence of leaders who had previously traded allegations against one another, highlighting internal contradictions within the bloc.
Lalan Singh Questions Alliance’s Future
Senior Janata Dal (United) functionary and Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh questioned the alliance’s future. “There is only disappointment and despair. They must be sitting together and sharing each other’s sorrows,” he said, expressing skepticism about the bloc’s cohesion and direction.
Mangal Pandey Highlights Lack of Vision
Former state health minister and BJP functionary Mangal Pandey said the alliance lacked both vision and policy. “The netas gathered in Delhi possessed neither a vision nor a policy for the country’s development,” he remarked, criticizing the opposition’s inability to present a constructive alternative.
Santosh Kumar Suman Calls Alliance a Collection of Contradictions
Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) national president and minister Santosh Kumar Suman said the alliance had become “a mere collection of political contradictions.” He added, “This alliance is a political experiment built not upon a shared national vision or a development agenda, but solely on opposition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”
Chirag Paswan Targets RJD
The LJP (RV) chief further criticized the absence of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad and Tejashwi Prasad Yadav during the legislative council nomination process in Patna. “This signals a lack of seriousness within the party,” Chirag said, pointing to internal issues within the RJD.
The NDA leaders’ comments come amid growing fissures within the INDIA bloc, as key allies like DMK and AAP have distanced themselves from joint opposition activities, raising questions about the bloc’s ability to present a united front against the ruling coalition.
