As the battle lines get drawn in India
The Statesman|September 03, 2023
Some opposition chief ministers, including Nitish Kumar, Mamata Banerjee, M.K. Stalin, and Arvind Kejriwal, speculate that the 2024 Lok Sabha polls may be held earlier than expected.
KALYANI SHANKAR
As the battle lines get drawn in India

It could be combined with the upcoming Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Mizoram and Telangana. Other political leaders have voiced similar opinions. Furthermore, the ruling BJP has expressed interest in conducting simultaneous elections across India.

The BJP faces a challenge if Opposition unity remains intact. However, the Prime Minister's popularity, the party's financial resources, and strong organizational strength may still give the BJP an advantage.

After Patna and Bengaluru, the newly formed I.N.D.I.A. coalition got together for the third round of brainstorming session in Mumbai. As many as 63 representatives from 28 political parties attended the two-day meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A.) on Thursday and Friday. The main topic was to chalk out their common campaign strategy and how to counter the N.D.A. At the meeting, the Opposition discussed cooperation in areas where the BJP is ruling or where they are the main Opposition. Their goal is to present a joint candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Despite the egoistic, strong regional satraps holding sway in their fiefdoms, they must achieve this.

Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi recognized the inherent contradictions but assured they would work to resolve them.

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