INDIA Bloc Doesn't Exist Anymore? Congress Says Opposition Alliance Was Only For Lok Sabha Polls

The INDIA bloc formed for the Lok Sabha elections apparently doesn't exist anymore. Congress has stamped Tejashwi Yadav's statement that the INDIA bloc had been formed only for the Lok Sabha polls.

Congress leader Pawan Khera has clarified that the INDIA bloc functioned as a single unit only till the Lok Sabha elections.

Source : PTI

The Congress has said that the "united" Opposition platform — Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) — was only for the Lok Sabha elections and doesn't exist anymore. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said: "The INDIA bloc was indeed formed for the Lok Sabha elections and operates at the national level. For regional elections, parties decide among themselves whether to fight jointly or solo.

Jaipur, Rajasthan: On RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's statement that the INDI Alliance was formed only for the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Pawan Khera says, "The INDI Alliance was indeed formed for the Lok Sabha elections and operates at the national level..." pic.twitter.com/6NIGOvEm5N

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Earlier on Wednesday, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav had said that it had been decided by the 'allies' that the INDIA bloc would be created only for Lok Sabha elections.

Soon after his remark, the BJP targeted the Opposition saying this was expected. Union Minister Giriraj Singh said, "We had already said earlier that they all came together due to the fear of PM Modi."

Patna, Bihar: On RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's statement that the INDI Alliance was formed only for the Lok Sabha elections, Union Minister Giriraj Singh says, "We had already said earlier that they all came together due to the fear of PM Modi" pic.twitter.com/1EtZr35uL1

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Bihar government minister Shravan Kumar said: "Their alliance is an alliance of self-interest. It is an alliance for personal gain. Their alliance is for achieving private agendas. Once those agendas are fulfilled, the matter will be over. Their alliance is not for the progress of the country or peace and harmony in the nation"

Patna: On RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's statement that the INDI Alliance was formed only for the Lok Sabha elections, Bihar Government Minister Shravan Kumar says, "Their alliance is an alliance of self-interest. It is an alliance for personal gain. Their alliance is for achieving… pic.twitter.com/1kYFgujIaj

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