'Will Unite To Protect Shared Ideologies': Top Quotes By Opposition Leaders After Mega Meet In Patna
Opposition parties show determination to challenge the ruling BJP despite the dismissal of their unity as a sham. Here are top quotes from the 'Patna Mega Meet'.
As many as 17 opposition parties have pledged to work together to defeat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Following a four-hour meeting hosted by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday (June 23), leaders from various regional and national parties expressed their views on the importance of unity and working with flexibility while putting differences aside.
While the BJP dismissed the opposition parties' unity as a sham, they demonstrated a determination to work together and present a strong challenge to the ruling party in the upcoming general elections. Here are some of the top quotes from the 'Patna Mega Meet':
'Told Nitish To Start Meeting From Patna, It Will Turn Into Public Movement': Mamata Banerjee
"I told Nitish Kumar that starting a meeting in Patna would turn into a public movement. Our last meeting was in Delhi, but it was ineffective. This meeting was good," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said after the opposition meeting, according to PTI.
'Very Positive Meeting, Will Be Contesting Next Elections Together': Nitish Kumar
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar stated, "Very positive talks were held today, and we have decided to contest (Lok Sabha elections) together. Another meeting of all (opposition) parties will be held to determine the next steps. Almost everything will be finalised at that meeting. Mallikarjun Kharge will preside over the meeting early next month."
'Battle Of Ideologies': Rahul Gandhi Stresses Unity Of Ideologies After Mega Meet
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said: "It is a battle of ideologies. Indeed, there will be differences amongst us but we have decided to work together and protect the ideologies shared by us".
'Next Meeting In Shimla Next Month To Prepare Agenda': Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said: "We will meet again in July in Shimla to prepare an agenda on how to move ahead together while working in our respective states to fight BJP in 2024".
'Parties Across India United For Principles': Omar Abdullah
After the opposition meeting, NC leader Omar Abdullah stated that "17 parties from Kashmir to Kanyakumari have come together not for power, but for principles".
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