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'Mamata Banerjee Never Said We're Not Part Of I.N.D.I.A': TMC Stresses National Level Alliance Continues

The name 'I.N.D.I.A' for the opposition front was coined by TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, said spokesperson Kunal Ghosh.

New Delhi: Over the growing confusion over the state of I.N.D.I.A bloc, the Trinamool Congress on Saturday asserted that its supremo, Mamata Banerjee, has never indicated a departure from the opposition alliance at the national level. The statement comes after the Bengal Chief Minister's recent announcements of the TMC's decision to contest the Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal alone.

According to PTI, on the ongoing speculation surrounding TMC's stance within the opposition front, spokesperson Kunal Ghosh emphasised that Banerjee only advocated the party's solo participation in the Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal owing to unreasonable demands from the Congress.   

Kunal Ghosh asserted, "Mamata Banerjee has never said that we are not part of the opposition bloc in I.N.D.I.A. He further claimed that the name 'INDIA' for the opposition front was coined by our party supremo herself," reported PTI.

TMC leader further mentioned, "We have only stated our intention to contest alone in Bengal due to unjustified demands from the Congress and utterances of its state president Adhir Chowdhury".

This clarification comes amid the backdrop of an impasse over seat-sharing between TMC and Congress, with Banerjee's recent announcement of TMC's decision to go solo in Bengal.  

In response, the Congress adopted a conciliatory tone, acknowledging Banerjee's significance within the opposition alliance I.N.D.I.A, and expressing optimism about resolving the seat-sharing deadlock. 

Earlier, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, on Thursday, expressed hope for a solution to the impasse. "She is an important national leader.. We take inspiration from her. Our president Kharge ji, (former chiefs) Sonia ji and Rahul ji respects her. We will find out a way,” PTI quoted Ramesh as saying.

CM Banerjee, while affirming TMC's commitment to the opposition alliance on Wednesday, clarified that the party would remain a part of the 'I.N.D.I.A' bloc at the national level, indicating that strategic decisions would follow post-elections. 

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